Utility Vehicle Design Engineer (KRNDA) - Kubota : Job Details

Job DescriptionJob purpose

• Deliver innovative, high-quality, cost-competitive parts, assemblies and accessories fornew utility vehicle products by collaborating with Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing,and Test and Evaluation groups.

Duties and responsibilities

• Produce high quality engineering solutions that conform to Kubota design standards
• Generate new and creative designs for the parts, assemblies and accessories of Kubotautility vehicle products that meet requirements of quality, cost, manufacturability, andsafety
• Collaborate with other members of the design team, test and evaluation, manufacturing,procurement, quality control, etc. throughout the entire design process from conceptgeneration to prototyping and production
• Create detailed design reports, 3D models, and drawings based on Kubota standardsengineering research and calculations
• Solve technical challenges related to utility vehicle design
• While performing the duties of this job, the team member must have the ability to work inoffice, test lab, manufacturing and field environments
• Ability to work extended and flexible work hours to interface with workers on all shifts aswell as international business units and must be physically able to travel domestically andinternationally (Up to 10% of travel).

Essential Skills and Experience

• 1-2 years of experience in product design or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar engineering-related field
• New product development experience
• Demonstrated success working in a cross-cultural environment
• Computer skills including MS Office, Google-based programs, 3D modeling, and drafting
• Knowledge of engineering mechanics and vehicle systems: mechanisms, statics, dynamics, kinematics, etc.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication processes such as cutting, drilling, welding,forming and machining
• Skilled in the use of engineering tools such as DFMEA and finite element analysis
• Self-directed with strong organizational and motivational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with CATIA V5
• Experience working with mixed Japanese and American teams and leadership
• Experience with automobile, utility vehicle and outdoor power equipment
• Experience with electric vehicle system architecture and control
• Metal fabrication and welding design experience
• Experience with design for manufacturability and GD T
• Experience with utility vehicle end users and dealers (farmer, rancher, landscaper,commercial, grounds maintenance, etc.)
• Knowledge of Japanese language

Working ConditionsThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative ofthose that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performessential functions.Physical RequirementsTeam member uses hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms;ascend stairs; balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear. It may be necessary to travelbetween offices in our facilities and it could be in hot, cold, or inclement weather conditions. Theteam member must occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the jobinclude close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.Direct reportsN/A