Design Engineer at ETRAILER.COM

Wentzville, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Mar, 26

Salary

70000.0

Posted On

23 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

3D Modeling Software, Mechanical Engineering, Workmanship Skills, Communication, Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Organizational Skills, Project Management

Industry

Consumer Goods

Description

Job Details Job Location: Missouri - Wentzville, MO 63385 Design Engineer I Location: Wentzville, MO Schedule: Monday–Friday, Flexible Hours Compensation: Starting at $70,000, based on experience Employment Type: Full-Time About the Role At etrailer, we’re all about helping our neighbors make the most of their towing, trailering, and RV adventures—and that starts with building products that genuinely solve real-world problems. Our Product Development Team plays a key role in creating solutions that help neighbors journey. As a Design Engineer I, you’ll be hands-on in researching and developing products across the towing, trailering, and RV space. You’ll dig deep into how our neighbors use these products, perform extensive research to guide development, and help bring new ideas to life right here on campus through prototyping and testing. Working collaboratively with your team and other internal partners, you’ll contribute to creating products that deliver excess value and elevate the experience of our neighbors. You’ll also manage the lifecycle of these products, including updates and improvements as needed. If you’re curious, motivated, and excited to design meaningful, real-world solutions, this is a place where your work will truly make a difference. What You’ll Do Gain an expert understanding of the variety of different products that are used by our neighbors Identify problems and develop novel solutions for solving these problems Lead the timely development effort for new products through a stage gate process starting at feasibility through pre-production stages. Incorporate feedback from neighbors, Industrial Design, and other internal stakeholders to ensure products exceed expectations as appropriate for the stated project goals. Conduct product testing and evaluation using physical samples, FEA and DFMEA methods to ensure reliable performance in the product. Create detailed 3d models to produce concepts, prototypes, manufacturing drawings, assembly instructions, and presentations. Build and maintain relations with a group of external manufacturing partners. Complete special projects as assigned What You Bring Qualifications 1 plus Years experience with 3D Modeling Software Fundamental understanding of Mechanical Engineering Workmanship skills Highly motivated to learn new concepts and skills Education / Experience Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent Critical (Soft) Skills Excellent communication (verbal and written) Collaboration across multiple teams Excellent attention to detail Strong organizational skills Ability to arrange multiple projects simultaneously and execute to provided deadlines Compensation & Benefits Paid time off Medical, Dental and Vision benefits 401k Matching Qualifications

Responsibilities

As a Design Engineer I, you will research and develop products for towing, trailering, and RV use, ensuring they meet user needs through prototyping and testing. You will also manage the product lifecycle, incorporating feedback and conducting evaluations to enhance product performance.