Product Design Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team and play a key role in the development and refinement of our industry-leading products. This position will combine creative problem solving and hands-on design, while working alongside a seasoned design team, to create the most innovative products in the kitchen waste industry. Detail Work Location: Headquarters, Shawnee, KS Job Type: Full-time, In-person Reports to: Design Engineering Manager The following bullet(s) describe the essence of this role: Be a problem solver and solution provider - understanding the real problem is a critical first step that is followed by proposing solutions to correctly solve the unique problem depending on the customer, timeframe and budget. Be a learner and an educator - soak up the knowledge and details of our industry, our products and our company. Regularly present to various audiences your knowledge, details and progress of projects. Be a process follower and disrupter - execute projects within our defined process and question everything we do to uncover waste and inefficiencies. Be a team member and an individual contributor - work as part of a fast moving, dynamic design team and contribute on an individual basis to the success of all projects The following bullets describe typical daily and weekly activities of this role: Use project management software to plan and execute tasks Use SolidWorks to design and refine products Build prototypes using a variety of tools - CNC, 3D Printers, common shop tools Test prototypes and products in our Test Lab Coordinate with engineering team members and subject matter experts to progress projects Required Qualifications for this role: At least 5 years experience in design engineering SolidWorks proficiency (or equivalent software) High mechanical aptitude and experience with shop and hand tools Understanding of lean manufacturing and Agile/Scrum methodologies Ability to present to large groups and great interpersonal skills for cross functional collaboration Superb attention to detail, organized, and able to work under tight deadlines. Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to challenges Preferred Qualifications for this role: Experience with rotational and injection molding - part and tool design Experience with HSMWorks and CNC Routers Experience with 3D printers - FDM and resin Flow analysis knowledge Commercial plumbing knowledge What Schier Does Schier is the leading manufacturer of grease interceptors for commercial kitchens in the United States. While you may have never heard our name, odds are great that you've walked over the top of one of our products -- probably today. Over the last 20 years, we have earned the reputation as the product and knowledge leader in our field. US sewers are aging poorly, and kitchen waste (food scraps and grease) is the leading cause of sewer problems: clogs, overflows, and capacity reduction. The resulting maintenance and repair costs taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars each year. Schier takes a unique and comprehensive approach to minimize this problem, and our dual commitment to environmental stewardship and fiscal prudence goes hand-in-hand. By blocking food waste from the sewer and preventing damage, we not only extend the life of sewers and save taxpayers tens of millions of dollars annually but also contribute to a healthier and cleaner environment. Why We Do It Our focus is the kitchen waste market, but our purpose is service to people - specifically our employees. Employees that are respected and taken care of are better equipped, emotionally and financially, to be of service to their own families, communities, and Schier’s customers. By serving one another, we hope to have an exponentially good impact on the world. Working At Schier We are thorough in the consideration and design of our jobs so that they are challenging, stable, and directly connected to company success. Our compensation approach is informed by our employee-service focus, and balances time-off, pace, pay, and benefits, including the unique wealth-building opportunity of our 100% ESOP structure. Our managers provide a transparent and information-rich environment that encourages employees to be more and more self-directed. The result is a culture that is found on the best teams - undramatic, good-natured and highly successful. You will fit our culture if your friends describe you as: Humble (we value this trait first and foremost) Self-motivated (our employees own stock in the company, we’re all entrepreneurs who pull our own weight) Low-maintenance (emotionally intelligent, great on a team) Competitive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for your entire family (including pets) 100% Employee Owned (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, also known as ESOP) Quarterly profit sharing bonus Paid holidays and PTO policy that promotes a healthy work/life balance Please note, Schier does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization at this time. Any offer of employment with Schier is contingent on a successful criminal background check and drug screen. Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr