Product Design Engineer

Design, develop and improve new or existing products and directs the building and testing of prototypes. Does not have direct supervisory responsibility, but directs the work of a CAD Designer and assists Manufacturing Engineering as required. The Product Design Engineer has external contacts with customer and vendors in the development of designs, to resolve problems and to provide prototypes. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Originates and/or develops designs for products relating to defined customer needs or as possible proprietary items. This also may include the adaptation of existing designs to new customer applications. Conduct benchmarking of products produced by competitive suppliers and OEM's not supplied by Midway. Assist in the design and development of special testing machines. Participates in customer prototype builds for evaluation of parts during assembly and resolution of build issues as required. Plan and direct the construction of prototypes to meet customer and internal requirements Responsible for the timely release of drawings to prototype source/manufacturing as required to meet program required dates. Establish test requirements if not previously specified by the customer and develops and directs the testing of new-product prototypes to verify product reliability. Responsible for redesign of product to resolve product problems or production difficulties. Assist Manufacturing Engineering during Design Project to ensure manufacturing feasibility. Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through designated channels. Perform other related duties as assigned by the reporting Product Design Manager. SPECIAL SKILLS Computer literate including Microsoft Office, CAD Design Tools and FEA Applications Mechanically inclined and able to use ingenuity and imagination to innovatively solve design and production problems Excellent verbal and written communication skills JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Prefer 10 years of automotive experience. WORKING CONDITIONS Normal office environment Normal shop environment, which includes travel to plant sites; use of personal protection equipment; hazards and conditions typically associated with a manufacturing environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr