Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:  Design Engineer

Department: Engineering

Reports To:  Group Lead

Location:  Triton Metal Products, Hamilton, IN

Day shift: 6 a.m.- 4 p.m 

Role: 

Highly skilled, hands-on Design Engineer who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This individual will be instrumental in elevating our design processes to world-class standards through innovation, process optimization, and a strong commitment to quality and safety. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver, a collaborative team player, and a technically adept engineer who is passionate about both design and continuous improvement.

  Leadership and Behavior

1. Leads by example.
   1. A living example of The Triton Way
2. Data and fact driven decision maker.
3. Effectively Leads multiple projects simultaneously through strong time management skills.
4. Strong communication skills within all levels of the corporation.
5. Ability to build strong team comradery.
6. Ability to rapidly problem solve and delegate tasks
7. Willingness to hold others accountable and take ownership in their work

  Key Responsibilities:

General Engineering Leadership

• Champion world-class design practices through:
  1. Implementation of robust print and model control processes
  2. Development and maintenance of bulletproof revision control systems
  3. Defined, documented, and organized file structures
  4. Strategic automation of repetitive tasks and processes
  5. Continuous research and adoption of emerging technologies
• Prioritize safety in all design considerations and activities
• Act as a key knowledge leader by training others on best practices, tools, and technologies
• Maintain a relentless focus on delivering high-quality outputs for internal and external stakeholders, including:
  1. R&D Teams
  2. Welders and Fabricators
  3. Customers and Client Engineers
• Core member of the APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) team
• Capable of basic welding and fixture assembly; willingness to improve hands-on skills as needed
• Actively participates in:

1. Daily floor huddles for improved communication and transparency
2. Weekly engineering sync-ups to update team on high-impact projects

• Develop deep understanding and proficiency with BOM (Bill of Materials) and router creation processes in Triton’s systems

  Key Attributes

Technical Aptitude & Ownership

• Strong mechanical aptitude with a deep understanding of manufacturing processes
• Owns projects from concept through completion; ensures milestones are met and deliverables are achieved

Discipline & Execution

• Performs well in fast-paced, rapidly changing environments
• Prioritizes tasks effectively, makes data-driven decisions, and executes with urgency
• Maintains focus, avoids distractions, and consistently moves multiple projects forward
• Always prepared for meetings, updates, and cross-functional collaborations

Communication & Humility

• Communicates effectively across all levels; tactfully delivers ideas and feedback
• Comfortable presenting to groups; values transparency and clarity
• Embraces feedback and suggestions to continuously improve outcomes

Problem Solving & Innovation

• Fast and effective problem solver grounded in facts and data
• Open-minded and flexible, willing to challenge the status quo
• Actively seeks input from others and encourages collaborative iteration

Growth Mindset

• Eager to take on challenges and adapt to change
• Pursues personal and professional growth through continuous learning
• Immerses in fabrication processes to better align design with production realities

Responsiveness

• Reacts quickly to floor-related issues involving prints, models, or fixtures
• Provides immediate hands-on support to address and resolve design-related challenges

  Fixture and Product Design

• Lead development of Triton’s internal design process, structure, and project timelines
• Support customer-facing design projects with a focus on:
  1. Statement of Work (SOW) creation
  2. Deliverable and milestone definition
  3. Work breakdown and assignment
  4. Development of quoting and estimation processes
  5. Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE) strategies
• Translate customer requirements into multiple design iterations; lead design reviews and obtain approvals
• Conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to validate design integrity
• Balance competing design constraints (cost, complexity, user experience) to deliver innovative, effective solutions
• Professionally interface with customers; establish Triton as a strategic partner
• Identify process improvement opportunities within customer workflows and designs

  Technical Design and Documentation

• Design components, assemblies, weldments, fixtures, and gauges for both internal and external use
• Translate complex design challenges into actionable engineering requirements
• Develop and oversee test plans and design validation criteria
• Establish and manage project milestones; hold team members accountable to timelines
• Continuously push for precision, repeatability, and speed in all designs and build activities
• Maintain performance metrics to validate design process improvements

Prints, Models, and Digital Assets

• Act as company expert in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
• Train team members on Triton print standards and best practices
• Maintain and update all training materials related to print and model workflows
• Perform model-to-print verification on all new parts and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
• Initiate and manage the engineering checklist as part of APQP procedures
• Expert in SolidWorks; proficient in SolidWorks Simulation and Composer
• Champion precision, standardization, and repeatability in all digital assets
• Lead the implementation of clean file structures and rigorous revision control practices
• Recommend and spearhead new initiatives to improve efficiency and accuracy in model and print workflows

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field
• 3+ years in a Design Engineering role within a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with SolidWorks (CAD, Simulation, Composer), GD&T, and FEA tools
• Preferred experience with welding, fixture design, and shop floor collaboration
• Experience with APQP and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)

Benefits: 

• Performance & attendance bonuses (if applicable).
• Medical, dental, vision, & life insurance at 60 days.
• 401(k) with company match after 60 days.
• Paid holidays & vacation.
• Personal time.
• Weekly pay.
• Snap pay.

Why Join Us?

• We invest in your growth with on-the-job training and development
• Clear paths for promotion and advancement
• Be part of a team that makes a meaningful difference in lives

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Join the team that makes a meaningful difference in lives!