Design Engineer

Role Purpose:

General Responsibilities for this position will be to perform routine product engineering work and to assist in handling engineering projects. Routine work will involve the preparation and presentation of drawings, sketches, layouts and associated engineering specification. The individual will interact with other departments as needed to complete the assigned projects. The individual is expected to work with customers and vendors in the development of designs, prototypes and problem solving activities.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Completes product design as assigned, this includes the production of CAD drawings, initiation of BOM’s, review of customer specifications and data entry into the manufacturing system

·        Perform engineering calculations as needed

·        Prepare and conduct engineering tests as needed

·        Initiate, issue and revise engineering specifications

·        Provide technical assistance to the manufacturing organization

·        Provide application approvals

·        Provide technical support to customers regarding current and new designs

·        Regular and predictable attendance

·        Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·        Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from a four year college

·        2 - 4 years of mechanical engineering experience or equivalent of

·        Ability proficiently work with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, as well as Adobe Acrobat, and other company software as required

·        Ability to administer CAD software in IS/IT function

·        Ability to work in a continuous improvement culture and take ownership in improvement ideas

·        Ability to effectively present information in written and oral form using various methods

·        Ability to work on products independently

·        Knowledge of FEA programs a plus