Application Engineering Manager

THE ROLE

At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team, the time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.  

The Position: The Application Engineering Manager will provide technical support to internal/external sales, perform data analysis for management, contribute to quality reporting, and provide engineering project support for Production Engineering.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Calculates trailer weight estimates for sales to assist customers in order specifications.
• Provides ‘white space’ drawings to assist in decal applications.
• Performs weight distribution calculations to optimize customer operations while obeying federal bridge laws. (and occasionally state laws)
• Provides dimensional analysis of quotes to assist customers.
• Create layouts during the quoting process with side door, evaporator, dome light, and pallet locations to assist customers with trailer specifications.
• Prepare thermal performance report for refrigerated trailers when requested.
• Contributes to competitor benchmarking projects.
• Performs cost analysis.
• Confirms trailer tracking system linkage through vendor application and internal data.
• Develops, maintains, and updates tools to measure and report on engineering schedule adherence.
• Develops, maintains, and updates tools to measure and report on engineering bill of material accuracy.
• Creates various tools to improve accuracy and efficiency of engineering functions and sales support.
• Assist law enforcement with VIN information.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Research part usage, create new parts, update templates, work on engineering projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

YOUR SKILLS & ABILITIES (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS)

• Education: bachelor’s degree in applied science, engineering, or related field
• Experience: 10 years’ related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required for this position.
• Skills: Expertise in Programming logic, Engineering, and product related experience.
• Proficient in statistical analysis.
• Demonstrated knowledge of operational business procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Travel: As needed.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Office and plant environment.
• Keyboarding, lifting, standing, bending, walking.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

ABOUT GREAT DANE

With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader of today – delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. We not only engineer durable and high-quality trailers and truck bodies; we foster relationships that last a lifetime.

WHY WORK FOR US?

Great Dane is a leading manufacturer of dry-freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds with 10 manufacturing facilities and 20 service centers throughout the United States. With a legacy like ours comes a dedication to the hard-working individuals that make Great Dane what it is today. Our jobs are waiting to be filled by driven, challenge-focused & enthusiastic people like you.

Our culture is comprised of “Champions” and offers a rewarding workplace rooted in core values of safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion. Every employee has opportunities to learn, to grow, to succeed and to be engaged in a collaborative environment.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions
• Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation
• And more!

Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer