Senior Engineer I, Customer Engineering (Mechanical)

As the leading transit bus manufacturer in the United States, GILLIG buses play a critical role in the environmental and social initiatives in communities across our nation.  GILLIG is on the forefront in the transition to zero-emission vehicles and has an unmatched reputation in the industry for quality, reliability, durability, service, and support.  From initial design through final assembly, each GILLIG bus is designed and built in Livermore, CA. 

WHY GILLIG

• Leader in environmentally friendly mobility solutions including battery electric, hybrid electric, near-zero CNG and clean diesel transit buses
• Renowned for its inclusive team/family-oriented culture
• Stable, successful, and growing organization – a Bay Area business for over 132 years!
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Excellent compensation including company paid medical premiums, generous retirement plan and other comprehensive benefits

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Our engineering organization is comprised of three primary departments: Current Product Engineering (CPE), New Product Engineering (NPE) and Product Validation.

The Current Product Engineering (CPE) Department has two main missions:

• To provide design enhancement and optimization for our current product platforms that spans across virtually all stages of the vehicle lifecycle
• To deliver robust, fleet-specific designs required for each of our customers’ operational needs

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a technical individual who will be responsible from the initial bid through vehicle delivery, encompassing bid team support, translation of requested features into parts and functionality, design & release of components/installations, validation support, and implementation into production.  They will also handle engineering design, problem resolution and other engineering duties in support of the design and manufacturing of sub-systems.  This person will have direct influence at sub-system level to optimize the piece parts and sub-systems for Powertrain and reports to the Powertrain Engineering Supervisor but may also get direction/guidance from senior engineers. 

TECHNICAL FOCUS

For (Powertrain)

Our customers demand the most robust drivetrain that is required to meet a minimum service life of 12 years and/or 500,000 miles. Whether Diesel, CNG, Hybrid, or Fully Electric, you will provide modular powertrain and powertrain-related configurations that satisfy customer expectations, specifications & requirements. In addition to powertrain combinations, you will have ownership of the peripheral items - cooling, fuel, energy storage, fire suppression systems, as well as other engine compartment option content.

 IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL

• Evaluate customer product requirements and develop product designs to meet customer needs
• Optimize designs via analytical, numerical and/or empirical assessments as well as make mechanical, thermal, and electrical models/analysis to ensure product requirements are met
• Produce and/or evaluate possible design solutions to improve cost, quality, delivery, and performance on specialized knowledge of engineering applications together with possible involvement of other functional engineers and/or customer/supplier personnel
• Create and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) along with all project documentation
• Advise stakeholders on the technical issues that affect the product design, production cycle-time & cost
• Develop and maintain the technical specification for desired performance at the sub-system level
• Work independently on assigned sub-system tasks with some guidance required from senior engineers on sub-system level tasks
• Productively work with other engineers, designers, technicians, sales representatives, installers, and project managers so the project is delivered on schedule and within budget
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers at component and sub-system level
• Develop individual analytical skills, expand tool base knowledge, learn different methods to analyze a given design problem and develop a solid understanding of design risk factors (Pre req for DFMEA line above)
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting of vehicle systems

 BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience
• Clear understanding of Heavy-Duty Transit Bus Duty Cycle
• Ability to read and produce mechanical drawings
• Understanding and application of structural Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for components and weldments
• Understanding and application of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Knowledge of automotive mechanical systems and functions as well as the ability to read and produce mechanical drawings
• Experience with typical manufacturing tolerances associated with sheet metal and machined parts
• Familiarity with automotive industry standards such as SAE, NFPA, FMVSS, etc.
• Manufacturing processes and environment experience

 WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Regularly required to sit for long periods, stand, and walk, and occasionally kneel or squat
• Fast paced work environment
• Standard start time 6:30 AM (negotiable)

EXPECTED COMPENSATION

$75,000 - $275,000/annual salary + premium benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job classification, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.

GILLIG is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.