Design Engineer II

Job Description

Job Description

McGard LLC

Design Engineer

1st Shift – 6:00am-3:00pm

Salaried, $75k-$95k

Ability to work overtime during the week and Saturdays

 

Do you have a passion for developing innovative products that make a difference in the world? Look no further than McGard, a leading company in the automotive industry! We are seeking a highly talented and motivated Design Engineer to join our dynamic team and contribute to our ongoing success.

 

ABOUT MCGARD:

McGard has been a trusted name in the automotive industry for over 50 years. We specialize in manufacturing high-quality, precision-engineered automotive security products and components. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation as a global leader in our field.

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including 10 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). 
• Discretionary profit sharing.
• Work boot and prescription safety glasses allowance. 
• Company provided uniforms.
• Exciting and challenging projects in a collaborative work environment.
• On-site walking trail and convenience cafeteria.

 

RESPONSIBILITY: Develop new product designs, improve existing product designs, and complete Research & Development projects to improve sales, improve product features, and/or reduce costs.

JOB DUTIES:

• Committed to ensuring the achievement of continuous improvement within area of expertise, as well as areas of business to remain at the forefront of meeting Company objectives, thus proactively satisfying customers. 
• Is aware of relevance and importance of their activities and how they contribute to the achievement of the quality objectives.
• This position requires an employee to work their regularly scheduled shift; ability to work overtime & weekends.
• Must be aware of and comply with related IATF/ISO procedures, as applicable.
• Must meet qualitative and quantitative standards for the position and department.
• Design Engineer is responsible for all aspects of product development including concept development, prototyping, product development, product testing, customer presentation, defining manufacturing process, ensuring successful initial production run, and staying within project budget.
• They shall meet the time constraints provided at the start of the project and ensure every new product is launched successfully and/or the project file has been documented properly to retain relevant information.
• If the product designs are delegated to Design Engineers, then the Product Engineer shall ensure the Design Engineer understands the design objectives and the final design meets these requirements.
• All design projects should follow the latest Engineering Design Plan. Improving Existing Products
• Shall stay within the design parameters provided at the start of the improvement project.
• Will design experiments, make product modifications, conduct design verification testing, and will make changes to the part prints and processes. Researching New Technologies
• Shall investigate new technologies to obtain product improvements and/or reduce costs.
• Shall investigate new materials to obtain product improvements and/or to reduce costs. Competitor Analysis
• Shall perform analysis on competitor products. HRF 2 McGard, LLC Page 2 of 3 Identify New Products 
• May identify new products or markets for our products. They shall make recommendations to Engineering Management, Sales, and/or Executives. Patents
• The Design Engineer is required to develop patents to protect McGard’s intellectual property. Supporting Quality Systems
• Will follow all quality systems procedures. Expectations: Level III 
• These expectations coincide with each other and are evaluated congruently.
• Coordinates projects completely with all necessary groups while providing updates and documentation as required by the project phases. Clearly communicates requirements and expectations throughout the project. Little to no guidance required.
• Drives project consistently based on project commitments and necessity. Only requires confirmation at milestone intervals and provides project transparency throughout the project.
• Projects can be considered high level. They could range from corporate goals to R&D development projects. These projects will typically involve new designs or technologies that require a high level of coordination and planning. Resourcefulness and creativity are required to be successful due to intricacies of the projects. Project deliverables may not be completely defined initially and will require frequent review. Multiple projects with competing deadlines will need to be managed efficiently while organization must be maintained.
• Travel may be required to support projects, to manage customer issues, or to assist sales. Communication
• Status and results may be communicated via any media required.
• Will also interface with people at all levels of the company. Review basic pneumatic and hydraulic power schematics to ensure intended control can be achieved.
• This job description in no way states or even implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. Other duties may be assigned.

 

EDUCATION &/ OR EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally. 
• BSME or BTME or equivalent. 
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes. 
• Familiarity with material and strength analysis. 
• 2D drawing development and 3D modeling. 
• Proficient in MS Office

OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES: 

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that gets along with customers, vendors, co-workers, and Supervisors. 
• Will not impose on self or others as a direct threat to health or safety. 
• Works as a team player, helping to meet departmental and Company goals and objectives. 
• Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
• Maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to effectively manage projects. The individual shall be driven by known project constraints, due dates, and cost goals. The individual shall work on multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Possess a valid driver’s license without restrictions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Management can move employees into other departments for business needs.
• Position requires individual to be capable of traveling and working throughout the entire facility, within reasonable accommodation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."

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