Vehicle Engineer

Posted Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM

MORGAN OLSON LLC

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.

Ensure successful development and launch success for multiple projects related to core business orders, utilizing a gated development process and project management tools.

• 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.
• Provide technical guidance to external and internal suppliers.
• Communicates and coordinates with suppliers to develop specifications for products and/or components.
• 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.
• Process manual orders and configured orders.
• Support cross‑functional team 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.
• Produces and implements designs and test procedures and presents those designs to managers and clients.
• Assists in testing, evaluations 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.

• Bachelors degree in an Engineering or Technology field with 5+ years of experience in a Manufacturing environment.
• Problem‑solving skills using various techniques and tools such as A3, 8D or similar.
• 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.