Product Designer

Role Overview

The Design Engineer, Product Integration will be responsible for the development of the mechanical, hydraulic and electrical interface between the tractor and front loader for various tractor brands. The development of new products is often done in close cooperation with our Partners. This role will be managing several parallel projects and be responsible for the deliveries in those projects, from conception to completion; according to the project plan (sets of plans, etc. In conjunction with the methods department). She/He Is responsible for building a contact network and will have the autonomy to plan, control and report ongoing and future tasks to accomplish this function.

Key Responsibilities

• Design new product adaptation requested by marketing and sales and/or OEM-customer and in close cooperation with requester, following the customers time plan.
• Conducts field work performing 3D-scanning and measuring new tractors, prototype test fits and product audits often at or together with the customer.
• Model scanned structures and use them as a basis for design
• Ensure product developments
• Understand and diagram electrical and hydraulic circuits
• Support production and prototype workshops at the factory
• Responsible for planning, controlling and reporting on all ongoing and future tasks.
• Support JOST sales and support organization by updating the product configurator and support with cause of failure investigations within the area of reasonability
• Performs successfully under time pressure with several parallel projects ongoing at the same time

Role Requirements

• Minimum 2 years previous experience in industrial design
• CAO proficiency
• Effective communication (oral and written), both in French and English
• Technical English required
• High level knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD)
• and finite element analysis (FEA), preferably welded sheet metal construction
• Meticulous, structured and ability to independently make design related decisions.
• Ability to forge positive working relationships within a team structure, both domestically and globally
• Effective communication (oral and written), both in French and English
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equal education or experience
• Experience with welded sheet metal construction preferred
• Knowledge of a tractors mechanical, hydraulic and electronic structure is very merit
• General technical interest and practical hands-on skills is preferred
• Previous experience working in PLM preferred

Office location: Matha, France