Engineer II
Winamac, IN · On-site
Previousassembly plant launch experience preferred Dimensional Management and Understanding of GD ... VE BraunAbility is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to ...
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Engineer II
Winamac, IN · On-site
Previousassembly plant launch experience preferred Dimensional Management and Understanding of GD ... VE BraunAbility is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to ...
Engineer II
Winamac, IN · On-site
Previous assembly plant launch experience preferred Dimensional Management and Understanding of GD ... VE BraunAbility is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to ...
Engineer II
Winamac, IN · On-site
Previous assembly plant launch experience preferred Dimensional Management and Understanding of GD ... VE BraunAbility is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to ...
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Do workers at BraunAbility get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
79% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
79% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
Does BraunAbility pay people when they’re sick?
No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
71% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and November 2025.
71% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and November 2025.
At BraunAbility, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
62% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and February 2026.
62% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and February 2026.
Is the health insurance from BraunAbility affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
79% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and February 2026.
79% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and February 2026.
Do people get paid time off at BraunAbility?
Most people get paid time off work.
93% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and February 2026.
93% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and February 2026.
Do workers at BraunAbility worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
50% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and September 2025.
50% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and September 2025.
Do BraunAbility workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
67% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2025.
67% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2025.
How easy is it for BraunAbility workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
44% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.
44% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.
How easy is it to get time off at BraunAbility?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
40% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and November 2025.
40% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and November 2025.
Do BraunAbility managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
80% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and September 2025.
80% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and September 2025.
Do jobs at BraunAbility spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
19% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and September 2025.
19% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and September 2025.
How easy is it to take sick days at BraunAbility?
Some people find it hard to take sick days.
35% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
35% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
Is working at BraunAbility good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
50% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.
50% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.
Do people at BraunAbility feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
52% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
52% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
Do people at BraunAbility get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
74% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
74% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
Is it stressful to work at BraunAbility?
Most people feel stressed here.
71% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
71% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
Do people at BraunAbility enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
43% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
43% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
Do people at BraunAbility recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
56% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
56% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at BraunAbility?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
61% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
61% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
Do people get support to advance at BraunAbility?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 54% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
In the last year, 54% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
Do people think BraunAbility’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
92% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
92% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how BraunAbility is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
46% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
46% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
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Engineer II
Winamac, IN • On-site
Braunability •
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing • 5 - 10K employees5,001 - 10,000 employees
Full-time
Re-posted 26 days ago
BraunAbility rating
6.5
Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
412th of 499 rated machine equipment manufacturers
Job description
Job Description:
This positionislocated inWinamac,Indiana
GENERAL PURPOSE:
TheMechanical EngineerIIto driveour VA/VE (Value Analysis / Value Engineering) initiatives.He willbe responsible fortheVA/VEas amethodology thatisused tooptimizeproduct design and manufacturing processes resulting in decreased costs, increased profits, improved quality and performance, and enhanced customer satisfaction.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for executing VA/VE projects including concept, design, prototype, testing, and implementation.
Identifynew innovative ideas for ourVehicleproducts that improvethe customerexperience while reducingcost.
Build pipeline of cost reduction ideas through leading internal and external VA/VE events.
Work with cross-functionalteamincluding Portfolio, Sales, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Customer Experience Group and Purchasing to developfeasibledesigns and business cases for cost reduction ideas.
Utilize rapid prototyping to evaluate concept designs todeterminefeasibility.
Coordinate with production andpurchasingto implement VA/VE projects
Engineer, design and developnew vehicleconversionsin CAD (Inventor)
Design Mechanism,Suspensions,Structures and Closures(doors & liftgates)
Plan for design, procurement,assembly,and validation requirements that align with overall Project Timing, Stage Gate (APQP)and Mitigation Strategies.
Ensure vehicle Designs & Systems conform to budgeted Quality and Cost targets.
LeadLow-cost Design alternatives, Common Designs and Standardization.
Constantly improve designs,processes,and timing,maintainingproject specifications.
Participate indesign reviews toassureall vehicle conversions are developed and engineered to meet requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Mechanism Designknowledgeisa most,expertisepreferred,and how to integrate it into thedesign, considering all Tolerances involved.
Understanding ofVehicle Engineering and Integration. Must know what isrequiredfor a reliable design.
ProficiencyinStructuralDesign, sheet metal fabrication, welding processes, LEAN principles.
Understanding of fuel,exhaust,cooling and braking systems,materials,and industry standards
Experienceinwithvehicle compartments likeClosures&Suspensions.
Knowledge of materials and benefits ofutilizingone type over the other
Solid working knowledge of quality, design and validation tools including FEA, DFA/M, DOE, D/PFMEA, DVP&R, problem solving (8D or similar),GD&T and ToleranceStack-up.
Must be detail-oriented anda self-starter.
Possess the ability to function well under the demands of project due dates
Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed
Wellorganized,accurateandpossessesa strong attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to effectively solve and analyze problems
Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
Prototype fabrication and weldingknowledgepreferred
Windows (computer), Outlook (email), Inventor,AutoCad, Vault, MS Office, and Epicor (ERP)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineeringisrequired.
Minimum of5yearswork experience in automotive design isrequired.
Previousassembly plant launch experience preferred
Dimensional Management and Understanding of GD&Trequired
Experience withMechanism,Steel andAluminumpart design and manufacturing
Cross-Functional Team Experience
Experience with VA/VE
BraunAbility is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Industry
Motor vehicle manufacturing
Company size
5,001 - 10,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Winamac, IN, US
Year founded
1972