Engineer III

About the role

Built to connect, Astec is dedicated to fostering long-term relationships with employees, customers, and the communities we serve. With a workforce of over 4,300, we prioritize investing in our team's growth and well-being through comprehensive training and development programs.

Key Deliverables

• Create accurate project specifications
• Ensure all engineering documents are up to date
• Develop standard work templates and revision control processes
• Assist in design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems
• Drive continuous improvement by managing projects and recommending enhancements to equipment/system/process robustness

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• Initiate and execute the Product Design and Development (PDD) process to ensure product definitions and specifications are met by all stakeholders
• Participate and contribute to product design meetings including product specifications, material selection, 3D CAD models, and detailed 2D drawings
• Collaborate as a member of cross-functional project teams from concept to testing, and ultimately to production
• Conduct design for manufacture assessments involving manufacturing expertise to ensure final design supports lean manufacturing principles, build quantity, cost, and performance requirements
• Develop design concepts to meet cost objectives and interface with vendors and suppliers to locate and approve components
• Administer design history and practice proper engineering document control processes to ensure drawings are up to date
• Work toward identifying commonality in design to assist with manufacturing standardization
• Demonstrate technical and written skills via generating and filing reports of design analyses for future reference and demonstrate interpersonal skills via preparing and presenting findings
• Provide timely response to Root Cause Analysis and Corrective action requests related to design issues and/or warranty problems to support the engineering solution applied in the field
• Assist peers with workloads as needed for total project completion by management expectations or production deadlines
• Proactively promote a safe and healthy work environment
• Adhere to established company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations
• Wear personal protective equipment in accordance with training guidelines
• Maintain cleanliness in designated workspace by practicing 6S principles to reduce safety risks

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree required in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field or equivalent
• 6+ Years of Engineering experience required
• Maintain positive, collaborative working relationships by engaging with various personalities including customers, vendors, co-workers, and management while working both individually and as part of a team
• Ability to take on more complex and advanced engineering projects while balancing project management responsibilities
• Proven ability to influence, lead teams, and drive change
• Skill in working efficiently and accurately to keep up with engineering, sales, and production requirements
• Flexible and adaptable in prioritizing workloads, coping with pressure, deadlines, and rapidly changing situations
• Proven results with creation and maintenance of engineering design standards and drawing standards
• Ability to attract and retain engineering talent
• Customer-oriented, with the ability to represent Astec engineering ideas, and designs to non-technical audiences
• Extensive cross-functional team experience including technical and non-technical work
• Proficient in a combination of the following software packages, or equivalent: MS Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook, and Dynamics AX), AutoDesk Design Suite (e.g., AutoCAD, Inventor, Nastran In-CAD, 3DS Max, and AutoCAD Electrical)
• Detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven results with creation and maintenance of engineering design standards and drawing standards
• Ability to attract and retain engineering talent
• Customer-oriented, with the ability to represent Astec engineering ideas, and designs to non-technical audiences
• Extensive cross-functional team experience including technical and non-technical work
• Proficient in a combination of the following software packages, or equivalent: MS Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook, and Dynamics AX), AutoDesk Design Suite (e.g., AutoCAD, Inventor, Nastran In-CAD, 3DS Max, and AutoCAD Electrical)
• Detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Skills

• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in relevant software packages
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach
• Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks

Benefits

At Astec, we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment. Our benefits package includes:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate the needs of the role and the team.