Design Engineer

The Design Engineer is responsible for design and development of innovative products that provide high quality and reliable performance to our customers at a competitive cost. The Design Engineer also serves as a technical resource for design engineering, sales, marketing, and manufacturing by participating in design reviews and providing input and review of projects as directed. POSITION EXPECTATIONS To develop designs that: are innovative are high quality and reliable are cost effective to manufacture meet or exceed customer requirements are easy to maintain and service To communicate effectively with others to: gather information, identify problems, and determine solutions develop product specifications and other technical documentation for sales, marketing, manufacturing, and engineering assist in determining how to manufacture, ship, service, and operate products. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Others duties may be assigned. Design major components and/or subsystems for Kuhn and Kuhn Knight branded equipment. Develop and evaluate product designs based on customer needs, manufacturability, cost, and safety. Develop design specifications in collaboration with product management, sales and marketing, manufacturing, product development teams, product/applications testing, and customers for projects assigned Develop test plans and direct testing of the design with test personnel. Set product quality and tolerance specifications for designs. Design and/or select hydraulic, power transmission, and structural components. Perform engineering design calculations pertinent to the design of Kuhn Knight products. Operate CAD design software to design, layout, produce drawings and develop bills of materials. Work with manufacturing to develop tooling and new manufacturing processes as assigned. Develop a high level of knowledge of Kuhn and Kuhn Knight branded products by attending trade shows, initiating customer contacts, understanding customer service requirements, and monitoring competitors. Keep abreast of new products, technologies, and competitive equipment in the industry and communicate information to Company personnel. Education and/or Experience – A bachelor’s degree in agricultural or mechanical engineering and related agricultural or industrial equipment design experience is required. Knowledge and experience in the areas of machining, steel fabrication, and welding are essential. A farming background with knowledge of hay tools, spreaders and mixers also required. #J-18808-Ljbffr