Design Engineer – Morgantown, WV

Location: Morgantown, WV

About the Role

Design hydraulic equipment, tools, and systems from conceptual ideas to the final manufacturing stage, including project management duties. This involves researching customer needs to develop conceptual ideas, product design, coordination of prototype manufacture, performance testing, product evaluation, and providing technical support for the finished product. Some underground or on-site work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expanded duties of a Designer, including design, analysis, design calculations, safety, documentation, quality control, testing, and sales support.
• Visit customer sites, conduct market research, and define common problems and needs of customers.
• Design conceptual layouts of new hydraulic equipment, tools, and systems.
• Obtain budgetary costing information and create proposals for customers.
• Develop working drawings and bills of materials for manufacture.
• Specify materials and components for purchasing; knowledge of materials, heat treating, fabricating, welding, machining, and machining tolerances preferred.
• Coordinate the manufacture of components and assembly of units.
• Test, evaluate, and modify components or subassemblies to enhance performance.
• Provide sales support, including marketing strategy when required.
• Analyze product performance in actual working environments.
• Monitor customer feedback.
• Explore measures to increase product profitability and cost-reduction options.
• Occasionally travel (day and overnight) to customer and vendor sites, which can include mining and industrial environments.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, meetings, and workshops.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred) or other related degree.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in design engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of Mechanical Drafting and the creation of working drawings.
• Advanced problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Effective communication with internal and external customers.
• Proven ability to meet strict deadlines and follow directions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job duties consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance.
• Ability to work safely and adhere to the Swanson Safety System in daily job duties.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.

Benefits

• Full-time, benefits-eligible position.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Matching 401k.
• Paid vacation.
• Competitive wages.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Paid time off.
• Attendance incentives.
• Safe work environment.