Design Engineering S

Job Summary The Design Engineer will use a hands-on approach to lead the technical direction and execution of both new and existing engineering design projects from initial conception through final production. By demonstrating initiative and creativity, this position will provide expert guidance, ensuring quality and deliverables are met according to timelines, project scope and within budget. With direction from the Engineering Manager, this position will collaborate with cross functional teams and will also work directly with members of the engineering team to develop solutions that will achieve project goals.
Essential Duties Act as technical point of contact for both new product development as well as existing projects.
Prepare and maintain project scope documents, schedules, and timelines in order to make sure projects are running on time and within budget.
Evaluate designs relative to material selection, form, fit, function, cost, and reliability.
Execute entire projects from conception to production through design, testing, evaluation, and release
Lead engineering efforts with direction from Engineering Manager of design, drawing creation, BOM development, test plan creation, testing, manufacturing reviews and safety reviews.
Lead engineering projects to satisfy the project scope or customer demands utilizing support staff such as an application engineer, data control, and drafting support.
Partner with Operations regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, troubleshooting problems, and other considerations to facilitate production processes
Act as technical resource to sales or the customer on product specification, application, or troubleshooting
Participate in field testing, market analysis, and market research
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to work in cross functional teams and with people from various departments and at all levels of the organization to drive projects to completion
Strong analytical ability and initiative to assess and solve problems by using a data driven approach and root cause analysis skills.
Maintain a pro-active approach to projects to drive results
Ability to use Microsoft Office applications and ERP/MRP software
Level of Independence This position has a high degree of autonomy and reports to the Design Engineering Manager.
Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
3 years of design engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
Applied experience in structural design using sheet metal, tubing, welding, and mechanical assemblies, preferred
Experience leading cross functional engineering projects, preferred
Working knowledge of CAD - SolidWorks, preferred
Hands-on experience working with and troubleshooting mechanical assemblies, preferred

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