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Job Description
Location:
8162 S Priest Dr Tempe Arizona 85284 United States of AmericaPositions Primary Function:
Under the direction of the Manager Engineering will assist in the completion of secondary designs and redesigns of the UHaul Hitch product line. Consider factors such as structural integrity strength of material utilization of space feasibility and economy of manufacture relative ease of assembly inspection replacement and repair. Substantiate design by preparing layouts graphs tables and other related materials using the latest Computer Aided Design (CAD) software. Follow technical direction given in performing complicated design projects.
Essential Duties
- Main Responsibility: to oversee the custom hitch program from a design standpoint with a focus on the following: Custom hitch program Reverse engineering of existing hitches and documentation and upkeep of UHaul custom hitches.
- Reasonable and predictable attendance is essential.
- Conceptualize design develop original designs of workable product from verbal instructions and general sketches.
- May assist in the analysis of functional problems such as weight distribution structural integrity and hydraulics in order to improve safety of operations durability dependability efficiency and economy of manufacture or repair.
- Prepare design outlines and layouts including graphs charts and tables using CAD applications. Write descriptions and parts lists for use by development shop drafting purchasing and materials planning personnel.
- Review and analyze part or assembly functions in light of established design objectives. Assist Senior Designers by working on a part or subassembly of a total project.
- Operate complex engineering computers and software to accomplish the 3D design analysis and implementation of the UHaul product line components parts subassemblies and assemblies.
- Oversee the preparation of preliminary line drawings sketches followup sheets and parts delivery to the prototype development shop.
- Construct prototype of new projects. Make a record of all problems and follow through with corrections in the final build prior to testing and qualification.
- Provide written reports as requested required by management.
- Stay abreast of product and design trends as well as new development processes.
Other Duties Performed Occasionally OR Infrequently
- Coordinate the technical efforts of other drafters when working on special projects and make simple decisions that lead to standard practice.
- Provide detail to Drafters so that production drawings bills of material and parts lists can be delivered in an accurate and timely fashion for material control and production planning.
Education/Training Requirements:
- High School Diploma
Experience
- 24 years with a degree; 58 years without
Skills/Required Knowledge/Tools:
Skills/Knowledge:
- Excellent sketching and 3D computer skills with primary knowledge of MS Office Software (Word Excel PowerPoint) and its direct application to engineering.
- Commonly used concepts practices and procedures especially the application of mathematical formulae physical laws and fundamental design theory.
- Skills and experience in oral and written communication; including analysis preparation and report presentation. Must have the ability to communicate motivate and organize multiple projects simultaneously.
- Working knowledge of hydraulics actual design of motor vehicle systems combination vehicles tires wheels foundation brakes data reduction and analysis.
- Must have the ability to read and understand blueprints schematics and complex design drawings.
Tools/Machinery: Complex computer systems and software related to technical calculations/drawings telephone fax copier.
UHaul Holding Company and its family of companies including UHaul International Inc. (UHaul) continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law UHaul will not hire or rehire individuals who use nicotine products. The states in which UHaul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Iowa Kansas Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Nebraska Pennsylvania Texas Utah Vermont Virginia and Washington. UHaul has observed this hiring practice since February 1 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.
UHaul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin physical or mental disability veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal provincial state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.
Employment Type
Full-Time
