Lead Engineer

As pioneers and global leader, Hiab is ambitious to write forward our success story, inspiring and shaping our industry. The world in which we operate with our class-leading products, intelligent services and innovative digital solutions is constantly changing.

You will be part of

Hiab offers a variety of different career possibilities for different backgrounds and ambitions, so whatever your passion is, we may just have the job for you! We want to bring in new expertise and fresh ideas, while providing our existing employees with new and interesting career opportunities. Your talent, experience and passion may just be what we seek or need to shape the future of Hiab and our industry. We offer as well: 

• Employees First way of life: all of us should experience Easiness, Empowerment and Excellence every day at work
• Comprehensive benefit package including; health, vision, dental, company-paid & voluntary life insurance upon first day of employment
• 401k program with 6% company match
• Personal time off and company-paid holidays
• Opportunities for career growth and competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Paid training
• Company mentoring program
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related continued education
• Referral Program
• You may also be provided with a company cell phone, laptop and/or credit card, all to be used for the purpose of conducting company business

Purpose of the position

The lead engineer brings a strong background in mechanical engineering, with specific experience in designing, testing, and implementing OEM product improvement projects. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our products meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and safety. 

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Design and Development: Develop innovative mechanical and hydraulic systems for OEM equipment, including detailed design, modeling, and structural analysis
• Project Execution: Lead and manage projects from concept through production, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget and quality standards
• Testing and Validation: Conduct testing and validation of designs, utilizing both simulation software and physical prototypes to ensure product performance and durability
• Collaboration: Work closely with other engineers, manufacturing teams, QC, supply chain, and other internal stakeholders to integrate mechanical systems into overall product designs
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed engineering documentation, including specifications, drawings, and reports
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process and product improvements, and implement changes to enhance efficiency, performance, and cost-effectiveness.  Maintain a pipeline of current and future Improvement projects
• Technical Support: Provide technical support and expertise to external & internal customers, and field service teams, addressing and resolving any issues related to mechanical and hydraulic systems

KPIs:

• Project delivery
• Product cost & weight reduction
• Product Value Improvement

What you’ll need to succeed

Education:

• Minimum B.Sc in Mechanical Engineering (M.Sc preferred)

Working experience:

• 10+ years of experience from a relevant field in OEM product design
• Design knowledge of mobile, load handling equipment and/or Heavy Equipment or Automotive OEM environments
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies
• Familiarity with transportation industry standards (FMVSS) and industry standards related to mechanical and hydraulic systems

Skills and competencies:

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks - preferred, Autodesk, or equiv), FEA analysis (Ansys a plus), and hydraulic system design
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, structural design & analysis, materials science, engineering standards, and manufacturing processes
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues and to innovate component & system level designs

Desired behavior:

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and effectively
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, as well as independently manage projects
• Work Ethic: A self starter, capable of identifying product improvement initiatives and working both independently and collaboratively as needed to champion projects from conception through implementation

Interested to join?

If you are excited about this opportunity, please submit your Resume/CV today for consideration!

HIAB USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, and training, are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.
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Hiab (Nasdaq Helsinki: HIAB) is a leading provider of smart and sustainable on road load-handling solutions, committed to delivering the best customer experience every day with the most engaged people and partners. Hiab's premium equipment includes HIAB, EFFER and ARGOS loader cranes, MOFFETT and PRINCETON truck mounted forklifts, LOGLIFT forestry cranes, JONSERED recycling cranes, MULTILIFT skiploaders and hooklifts, GALFAB roll-off cable hoists, ZEPRO, DEL and WALTCO tail lifts, and the service brand HIPERFORM, a comprehensive suite of smart solutions that help maximise the life-cycle value of Hiab’s equipment.  
As the industry pioneer, Hiab continues to make on road load-handling smarter, safer and more sustainable to build a better tomorrow. Globally, Hiab is represented on every continent through its extensive network of 3,000 own and partner sales and service locations, enabling delivery to over 100 countries. The company's continuing operations sales in 2024 totalled approximately EUR 1.6 billion and it employs over 4,000 people. www.hiabgroup.com