Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

PURPOSE:

In accordance with company policies and procedures, the Design Engineer will research, design, test and support new products and the systems used to make them. They will also modify existing products or processes to increase efficiency or improve performance. The Design Engineer is all about combining creativity and engineering expertise to transform ideas into real products within the fast-paced environment at G&H Diversified Mfg., LP (G&H).

CRITICAL FUNCTIONS:

1.  Expected to be aware of industry trends of assigned product lines and think innovatively to solve customer problems

2.  Develop clean sheet designs in SolidWorks using G&H drawing specifications

3.  Develop manufacturing drawings and collaborate with Supply Chain personnel to identify and qualify component sources

4.  Act as project engineer and manage assigned projects through design, development, test, fabrication, assembly and installation

5.  Required to be hands-on during prototype and testing; engaged with Operations and QC to solve problems and ensure efficient manufacturing

6.  Design fixtures and tooling to support manufacturing of assigned products

7.  Develop BOMs, routings, job templates, test plans, work instructions, and other product support documentation for manufacturing and installation

8.  Identify vendors/contractors to supply/support product development

9.  Review all Designer and Drafter work to ensure compliance to applicable standards and best mechanical practices 

10.  Generate and submit test reports, project schedules, and cost reports

11.  Responsible for train up of vendors and internal personnel to launch product

12.  Able to travel to field locations to support customers using products

13.  Maintain design & development documentation in accordance with ISO 9001 and other applicable company standards

14.  Support customer change requests, internal process changes and field issues for assigned product lines

15.  Monitoring compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, HSE policies, performance standards and specifications

1.  BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field

2.  3-5+ years’ experience in mechanical design position with demonstrated success of working independently

3.  Proficient with SolidWorks 3D software, including part and assembly modeling, as well as 2D drawings Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) / library software a plus

4.  Proficient with using spreadsheets and familiar with developing Bills of Materials and product Routings for the manufacturing process

5.  Hands-on experience using testing equipment – tensile testing, pressure testing, or other related equipment

6.  Must be able to pass an ATF Background check

7.  Inspection experience using calipers, micrometers, and other inspection devices

8.  Excels in a highly dynamic organization, experiencing high growth rates

9.  Exceptional interpersonal/written communication skills; can effectively interact with all levels of management

10.  Team player able to work well across business operations and develop strong business teams

11.  Ability to work on multiple projects with limited direction

12.  Experience with CNC and/or manual machining, fabrication, and welding is a plus

13.  Must be able to work overtime when required to support customer schedules or field problem resolutions