Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Creative product design through customer input.
• Development of designs which can be manufactured and sold at prices which will return an acceptable profit margin.
• Cordination of design activities within a cross-functional team environment.
• Interaction with prototype technicians in designing and testing with Prototype Technicians store fixtures per needs of the customer.
• Interface with Sales, Marketing, and the customer to accurately define and document the customer’s fixture requirements.
• Design product in cooperation with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure product can be efficiently manufactured with existing LA Darling capability.
• Develop product designs which deliver customer satisfaction as measured by design success rate and product margins and utilize existing manufacturing process capabilities.
• Meet personal CIP goal and assist in departmental goal accomplishment.
• Manage and successfully complete on schedule assigned special projects and meet design activity timetables at a 95% compliance rate.
• Integrate existing products into new designs where possible.
• Facilitate product introduction by providing manufacturing support on the first production run and provide design engineering support to the manufacturing plant.
• Meet goals of VA/VE processes assigned on annual basis.

What You’ll Bring

• B.S. degree in Engineering
• 1 to 3 years of related experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ design or design drafting experience in a related field, preferred.

What You’ll Gain

• A dynamic and supportive team environment focused on operational excellence and growth
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement