Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Perform all safety-critical functions; ensure products are built to designated specifications without deviation to maintain public safety and regulatory compliance.
• Recognize and call critical characteristic symbols as listed on blueprints.
• Design innovative solutions for customers and the market.
• Design new components, assemblies, and processes for the production facility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams during design, development, validation, and launch activities for successful product launches.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineering with process and assembly problem-solving.
• Investigate, propose, and manage new product development efforts or product updates.
• Interface with other departments and management to communicate project status.
• Review technical reports and recommend modifications or adjustments to meet specifications.
• Coordinate with Sales and customers to create and release Product Specifications and Documents for assigned product ideas.
• Construct Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) in line with DFMEA, product specifications, customer requirements, industry/regulatory requirements, and design analysis.
• Work with internal/external test labs to incorporate test reports and related information into DVP&R.
• Perform R&D as assigned in targeted product categories for growth.
• Assist the Sales organization with presentations and other customer interfaces.
• Work with other departments on product changes and improvements.
• Keep abreast of technology via online resources and travel to relevant conferences and trade shows.
• Follow all 6S & Safety Guidelines: Safety, Sort, Straighten, Scrub, Standardize, Sustain.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints.
• Operate CAD systems to layout and develop related products.
• Understanding of geometric dimensioning tolerances (GDT), design for assembly (DFA), design failure mode and effect analysis (DFMEA), and tolerance stack analysis.
• Knowledge of materials, processes, and technical requirements of related products.
• Proficiency with office equipment and computer skills.
• Strong time management and communication skills.
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to drive for results.
• Strong business communications skills with the ability to work in a team-based setting.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in and lead a team as required.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and demanding environment, applying a broad product range to a diverse customer base with a positive mindset and solution-based thinking.
• Flexibility in thinking to adapt to constantly changing work intake and optimize skills for maximum results.
• Effective communication of problems and constraints to functions at all levels.

Physical Requirements

• Data entry.
• 80% of the time sitting.
• Lifting less than 35 lbs.
• Climate-controlled environment.
• Some travel required.