Vehicle Design Coordinator

Posted Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Morgan Olson is the leading walk-in van body manufacturer in North America producing over 7,500 vehicles annually. Morgan Olson’s portfolio of customers serves a multitude of industries and delivery applications. The primary industry served by these iconic Morgan Olson Walk-in vans is parcel package pick up & delivery because most everything ordered on-line is delivered by a Morgan Olson Walk-In Stepvan.

Other key industries served include Textile Rental and Laundry services, baking and snack foods, newspaper delivery, service & utility vehicles, and the ever-growing mobile cuisine food trucks!

Morgan Olson’s leadership stands committed and focused. Reinvesting tens of millions of dollars back into Morgan Olson’s production facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced automation technologies, producing the safest and most efficient "last mile" home delivery work trucks on the market today.

Ensures successful development and launch success for multiple projects related to core business orders, utilizing a gated development process and project management tools. Coordinate Engineering efforts between Morgan Olson and JBPCO Shared Services.

• Uses engineering tools to analyze designs to meet requirements for strength, functionality, ergonomics, safety and quality.
• Complete product development and maintenance as required by using NPD gated process.
• Process manual orders and configured orders.
• Disseminate Design Specifications for projects/ tasks to the Shared Services team.
• Participate in Design Reviews to ensure 3D design meets Sales and Engineering Requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to external and internal suppliers.
• Lead efforts to complete layouts, prepare drawings and assist in creation of bills of material and Engineering Change Orders as required to support the project schedules.
• Identify any long‑lead time purchased parts.
• Participate in the contract reviews, Scoping, PIE (Project Initiation Event) and other internal activities.
• Lead Verification of the chassis, pilot builds and pilot reviews.
• Work with manufacturing engineers to resolve design issues of vehicles in manufacturing.
• Utilizes CAD/modelling software for projects as required.
• Build and maintain the project schedule.
• Produce and implement designs and test procedures and presents those designs to managers and clients.
• Assist in testing, evaluation, modifications and re‑testing of products.
• Participate in standardization efforts of vehicle designs.
• Work with Sales to quote vehicles that are appropriate and profitable to Morgan Olson.
• Participate in scoping of the resources and evaluation of the technical feasibility of a proposed vehicle.
• Adheres to Quality and Safety policy by exceeding customer expectations, being customer focused and supporting continuous improvement activities.
• Performs other duties, assignments and special projects as assigned by direct supervisor.

• BS in Mechanical Engineering and 5+years of experience in a Manufacturing environment.
• Problem‑solving skills using various techniques and tools such as A3, 8D or similar.
• Experience managing remote teams.
• Proven ability to navigate and modify components and assemblies within 3D CAD software.
• Good Interpersonal skills along with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fundamental knowledge of Solid Works and PDM, DFMEA, FEA, DVP&R and similar.
• Ability to work in a Team oriented environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Proven track record of large projects management on time and on budget.
• Requires skills in product design, stress analysis and strength of materials.