Design Engineer II

Design Engineer II

Job Description:


The
Design Engineer II's primary role is to assist with development projects by utilizing
engineering knowledge, skills, and related experience to provide the company an
efficient means of transferring ideas into reality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


Design:

• Conceptualizes product designs and analyzes/selects materials and processes for assigned products
• Performs engineering calculations and coordinates Finite Element Analysis when appropriate for assigned products
• Performs component and machine cost analysis for assigned products
• Researches and understands the applicable industry and government standards (CE, UL, etc.) for assigned products
• Creates models and drawings in the appropriate CAD software for assigned products
• Utilizes developed project management, Finite Element Analysis, hydraulics, and electrical skills to work through assigned projects

Documentation:

• Researches and understands the basic requirements of appropriate manufacturing standards for components, subassemblies, and machines
• Supports the creation of machine documentation (manuals, labels, literature)
• Produces and reviews drawings, performs bolted joint design, tolerance stack-up, geometric tolerancing, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, and hazard analysis
• Creates and presents monthly project updates for executive team

Administrative Function:

• Compiles information for writing Engineering Change Notices, creates and maintains Bill of Materials for assigned products

Product Support:

• Provides production support to address production design and manufacturing issues through quality notifications and deviations
• Works with Product Support and Quality Assurance to improve machine warranty rates and resolve customer issues
• Is the engineering contact for a specific machine or line that is manufacturing the product

Product Testing:

• In collaboration with Research & Development, creates test plans to evaluate the product to ensure specifications are met
• Evaluates results and determines/coordinates appropriate engineering action to address any product issues

Communication:

• Effectively communicates on a technical and non-technical level with members of other departments, suppliers and outside design houses and consultants to achieve project objectives and address any manufacturing issues
• May speak at various technical forums to provide product knowledge and product application information

Project Management:

• Works with cross functional departments and suppliers to ensure assigned duties within projects meet the time line, project cost, performance, quality, and safety requirements
• May serve as the technical leader for small to mid sized projects

Required Skills:


Additional years of experience or education may be substituted for each other as determined by Human Resources.

1. Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required.
2. A minimum of 3 years of design engineering experience in a manufacturing environment is required. Design and development experience in Construction and/or Industrial Equipment preferred.
3. U.S. Citizen (Sponsorship will not be provided now or in the future).
4. Proven ability to work with global engineering staff.
5. Proficient skills in 2D and 3D Computer Aided Design. Experience with NX preferred, including the use of top-down design methodology.
6. Interpersonal skills to work with all levels of the organization to effectively communication technical ideas.
7. Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
8. A minimum gpa of 3.0 (cumulative or within your major) is preferred.