Manufacturing & Design Engineer

Elliott Equipment Company•Omaha, NE

About The Position

BUILD WHATS NEXT Be Part of the Team Powering Infrastructure Forward Elliott Equipment designs and manufactures truck-mounted aerial work platforms, boom truck cranes, and digger derricks that help crews work safer and more efficiently across utility, sign & lighting, construction, and governmental markets. With over 75 years of innovation, we are known for purpose-built equipment and long-term reliability. As part of Stellar Industries, Elliott is proud to be a 100% employee-owned company. That ownership mindset drives our culture, our quality, and our commitment to continuous improvement. What you can expect at Elliott: A safety-first, team-focused culture Meaningful work supporting critical infrastructure Opportunities for growth and advancement A lean, continuous-improvement environment Competitive pay and strong benefits Build your career where ownership, pride, and performance come standard! Manufacturing & Design Engineer Position Summary The Manufacturing & Design Engineer is a hybrid technical role responsible for both manufacturing process optimization and product design support. This position performs CAD design and detailing, evaluates and updates hydraulic and electrical schematics, and ensures that product designs are manufacturable, cost-effective, and aligned with production capabilities. The role works cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to support new product introduction (NPI), design changes, and continuous improvement of both product and process.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field preferred.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing and/or product design engineering environment.
Experience supporting complex assemblies (heavy equipment, machinery, or industrial products preferred).
Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, hydraulic schematics, and electrical diagrams.
Experience with engineering change management and configuration control.
3D CAD modeling and detailing (e.g., Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar).
Ability to evaluate and update hydraulic schematics.
Ability to evaluate and update electrical schematics or wiring diagrams.
BOM management and drawing revision control.
Root cause analysis and problem-solving in a production environment.

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar schematic design tools.
PLM/PDM systems for revision and configuration management.
ERP/MRP integration with engineering BOMs.
Experience with weldments, hydraulic systems, and electro-mechanical assemblies.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies.
Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
Cross-functional technical communication.
Systems thinking across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical domains.
Project ownership from concept through production release.
High attention to detail with strong documentation discipline.

Responsibilities

Create and modify 3D CAD models, assemblies, and drawings to support production and product improvements.
Generate and maintain detailed manufacturing drawings with proper GD&T and revision control.
Evaluate existing designs for manufacturability (DFM/DFA) and recommend design changes to improve throughput, quality, and cost.
Support engineering change requests (ECR/ECO/ECN) including drawing updates, BOM revisions, and configuration control.
Collaborate with Product Engineering on new product development and design validation.
Maintain accurate product structure, bills of material (BOMs), and drawing packages in PLM/ERP systems.
Review, interpret, and update hydraulic and electrical schematics to reflect design and production changes.
Collaborate with controls and hydraulic engineers to ensure accurate system integration.
Validate that schematics align with physical builds, routing, and assembly processes.
Troubleshoot production issues related to hydraulic circuits, wiring harnesses, and component integration.
Support documentation updates for service manuals, work instructions, and build documentation.
Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes, workflows, and production methods.
Design or refine tooling, fixtures, and assembly aids to support efficient production.
Perform time studies, capacity analysis, and line balancing for new and existing products.
Support NPI by developing manufacturing plans, routings, and process requirements.
Troubleshoot production and quality issues with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve productivity.
Assist in capital equipment specification, justification, and implementation.
Act as the technical bridge between Product Engineering and Manufacturing.
Ensure design intent is preserved while optimizing for fabrication, assembly, and serviceability.
Support supplier interactions related to fabricated components, hydraulic systems, and electrical assemblies.
Monitor and improve KPIs such as throughput, scrap, rework, and build hours.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.