Design Engineer - New Product Development

Purpose

Design new products and improve existing designs. Activities range from R&D, conceptual design, prototyping, sourcing, testing, manufacturing integration, and engineering change order execution.

Responsibilities

• Work with Project Engineers to develop and design new parts and systems related to overhead doors
• Use Autodesk Inventor to design and layout part and assembly drawings and apply standard drafting practices
• Work with technicians to develop prototypes and maintain shop area
• Develop engineering standards and calculations to govern infinitely variable designs
• Implement new products into existing system via engineering change order process
• Work with legal team to write patents on novel designs
• Perform analysis on parts and systems e.g. FEA, wind load, structural fasteners, etc.
• Master internal systems to edit BOMs, order custom parts, and implement new designs into ERP system
• Design test plans and fixtures, coordinate and monitor testing
• Generate and maintain test reports
• Develop installation instructions
• Be dedicated, self-initiating, and passionate about mechanical design, implementation and improvement
• Contribute to new product ideas
• Validate designs for conformance to various structural and life safety codes and standards as required (ASCE, IBC, UL, etc.) through engineering evaluations and calculations
• Independently manage time and prioritize tasks
• Maintain positive customer, vendor, and coworker relationships

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or 5 to 7+ years of relevant experience
• Strong mechanical intuition and a natural hands-on aptitude for how mechanisms work
• Genuine excitement and skills for bringing designs to life from the 3D CAD world to physical prototypes
• Proficient with 3D Solid Modeling using Inventor or Solidworks
• Knowledge and application of Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within and lead a cross functional team
• Proficiency with hand tools and basic power tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing Engineering Change Orders
• Proven track record in design and specification of sheet metal structures, motors, controls, and sensing elements
• Expertise in 3D modeling and drafting using AutoDesk Inventor and Vault
• Experience in the door, access control, actuation, or building products industries
• Project management experience with SmartSheet
• Technical experience with design and project development, product improvements and optimization
• Experience with plastics design, analysis and manufacturing methods
• Experience with welding, milling, laser, casting and other modern methods of metal fabrication

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation