OEM Design Engineer

Ranger Design, a Clarience Technologies company, is the lead manufacturer and service provider of innovative fleet upfit solutions and commercial van equipment across Canada and the United States. With our extensive range of innovative products and turnkey solutions, we empower distributors, fleets, OEMs and trade professionals to optimize their cargo space while enhancing productivity.

What is it like to work at Ranger?

Join our team and open the door to possibilities At Ranger, we strive to offer you a fulfilling experience where you are challenged and can make a difference every day. We all work as one team at Ranger and across our sister companies, dedicated to creating world-class customer experiences in a dynamic, agile and transparent environment. Working with us, you can be innovative, grow, perform at your best and be proud of what we achieve as a company.

What we are looking for

As an OEM Design Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting our growing OEM business by designing vehicle upfit components that integrate seamlessly with factory and pre-delivery upfit workflows. You’ll collaborate closely with OEM customers, internal engineering, supply chain, and program management teams to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions that meet the demanding requirements of global vehicle manufacturers and fleets.

Why Choose Us

Ranger strives to offer employees a fulfilling experience where they are challenged and can make a difference every day.

We make up one team dedicated to creating world class customer experiences in a dynamic, agile and transparent environment.

Working across Ranger Design and our sister companies of Prime Design, American Van Equipment and Al Van Equip, you can be innovative, grow, perform at your best and be proud of what we achieve as a company.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

- Lead the design and development of OEM-grade products using SolidWorks, with a focus on manufacturability, repeatability, and efficient installation.

- Collaborate cross-functionally with OEM clients, project managers, supply chain, and production teams to define requirements and deliver timely solutions.

- Create 3D models, assemblies, and production drawings for a variety of materials including steel, aluminum, and thermoformed plastic.

- Work within structured timelines to meet OEM program milestones (pilot builds, FAIs, and production validation).

- Participate in design reviews and engineering validations, including testing and FEA (if applicable).

- Travel to customer or integrator sites to support installations, measurements, and product validation as needed.

- Maintain accurate BOMs and engineering change documentation in ERP/PDM systems.

- Ensure compliance with applicable OEM standards and regulations (e.g., FMVSS, safety standards, load rating, etc.).

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

- Education:

- Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related technical field.

- Experience:

- 2+ years in mechanical design, preferably in automotive or vehicle customization.

- Hands‑on experience with SolidWorks, particularly in sheet metal design and welded assemblies.

- Experience in OEM or Tier 1/Tier 2 supplier environments is highly valued.

- Familiarity with thermoforming or injection molding is a plus.

- FEA experience is an asset.

- Strong understanding of DFM/DFA principles.

- Skills:

- Excellent 3D CAD skills and technical drawing accuracy.

- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving ability.

- Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external customers.

- Comfortable with occasional travel and fieldwork (vehicle measurements, pilot builds, etc.).

Quebec candidates: While French is required for Quebec-based roles, use of the English language is also required due to the nature of the business and the need to interact with Ranger’s US sites, clients and customers.

If you have the above‑mentioned qualifications and are interested in this position, please send your resume (mentioning the job title) to Jennifer.schonholzer@rangerdesign.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada, hold a valid passport for entry into United States, and will be required to show proof as such. Ranger Design does not sponsor work permit applications.

All requests will be treated confidentially.

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