Production Engineer at TowHaul chez Federal Signal Corporation

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify, develop, and implement design enhancements that boost manufacturability, reliability, and serviceability.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Liaise with Manufacturing, Service, Sales, and Quality teams to ensure seamless hand‑offs and smooth integration of design changes.
• Standards & Processes: Own and uphold our engineering standards — maintain checklists for sub‑assemblies, enforce CAD/data standards, and follow all established PDM and ERP workflows.
• Documentation & Control: Update and release SolidWorks drawings in the latest company format; manage part files and metadata in SolidWorks PDM; ensure accurate BOM and ERP data in Epicor.

PROJECT-BASED RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pre‑Engineering Analysis: Review sales orders and pre‑sales deliverables to flag potential design issues before detail work begins.
• Reference Selection: Identify and adapt optimal reference projects to accelerate new designs and maintain consistency.
• Technical Meetings & Site Visits: Represent Engineering at project kick‑offs, pre‑installation reviews, and installation debriefs; participate in onsite pre‑engineering visits to customer mine sites as required.
• CAD & Release: Develop new layouts and detailed drawings in AutoCAD; model and refine assemblies and components in SolidWorks; release accurate documentation according to our change‑control process.
• Engineering Calculations: Perform required analyses — from hand‑calculations to custom Excel tools — and coordinate FEA or other advanced simulations as needed.
• Project Close‑Out: Archive all project files and notes (digital and hard‑copy), track manufacturing/installation progress, and support post‑installation updates or corrective improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology (or equivalent).
• 2+ years of mechanical design experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally related to heavy equipment or industrial machinery.
• Technical Proficiency:
• CAD Tools: SolidWorks (with PDM), AutoCAD; familiarity with drawing standards and template management.
• Analysis & Office Software: Excel, Mathcad, etc…
• ERP Systems: Ability to maintain accurate part data in Epicor; prior Epicor experience preferred.
• Core Competencies:
• Strong organizational skills with an aptitude for creating and executing efficient processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication—capable of translating technical details for both internal teams and field personnel.
• Basic understanding of welding and fabrication processes.
• Nice‑to‑Haves:
• Formal FEA or Solidworks Simulation experience.
• Prior exposure to SolidWorks PDM Professional.

SUCCESS FACTORS/JOB COMPETENCIES

•  Strong team contributor
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Loyalty and commitment to TowHaul’s culture of innovation
• Highly detailed and highly accurate
• Must be able to accurately follow instruction.

Physical demands and work environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are typical, however not intended to be all-inclusive and are subject to change per the environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions for the position.

Required to sit and stand at workstation.

EXPECTATIONS

 All employees are expected to interact with other members of the organization in a professional and respectful manner, with the goal of producing on-time and high-quality work being the highest priority. All employees must maintain excellent communication with supervisors and engineers and a professional attitude and approach to issues within the company.

We are a drug free workplace and require pre-employment testing.

BENEFITS OF EMPLOYMENT

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, and 401(k) with matching contributions. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

ABOUT US

For over 40 years, TowHaul has been dedicated to designing and manufacturing the most reliable, efficient, and adaptable off-road equipment in the mineral extraction industry. Driven by customer need, we have created custom solutions for towing and hauling in the most extreme conditions on Earth. From the Australian Outback to the Arctic Circle, TowHaul creates products that meet and exceed our customers’ towing and hauling needs.  For more information visit www.towhaul.com.

We are a “Solution Driven” manufacturer for the mining industry.  At Ground Force Worldwide we design, engineer and manufacture the World’s Finest Mine Support Equipment. We offer a diverse product line for surface & underground mining and have trucks working in over 60+ countries worldwide. We have been providing our customers and dealers with custom solutions for over 30 years. Our history of innovation and strong customer relationships around the world prove us a World Leader in our industry. For more information, visit www.gfworldwide.com.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at [email protected]. All other applications must be submitted online.