NPD Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical, mechanical, and/or non-metallic design content with data-based justifications.
• Create designs through a detailed understanding of WIEC manufacturing capabilities and best practices.
• Develop and maintain technical relationships with suppliers.
• Apply advanced understanding of GD&T requirements and manufacturing process capabilities for design execution.
• Serve as a technical authority for 5-7 key cab main component design areas.
• Coordinate the purchasing, fabrication, and build of cab prototypes and pre-production units.
• Provide concise and effective technical guidance and communication to customers; build effective technical communication paths.
• Ensure designs meet all relevant industry standards and codes.
• Document all design decisions with appropriate justification in design files.
• Lead design reviews and support justification for design decisions.
• Contribute to root cause analyses processes for effective problem definition and development of corrective actions.
• Translate end-user functional requirements into product specifications.
• Proactively identify and mitigate design risks prior to prototype and pre-production builds.
• Develop design recommendations and provide fact-based justifications to internal and external customers.
• Deliver accurate designs meeting customer needs (both internal and external).
• Maintain accurate and complete design files and records.
• Create accurate build drawings.
• Meet all due dates.
• Mentor and develop junior staff.
• Improve WIEC Engineering specifications and drafting standards, including GD&T.
• Provide strong manufacturing support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience with demonstrated proficiency and working knowledge in respective area, including:
  • Advanced design ability for new design work, ensuring clean release of several major projects into production.
  • Evidence of clean design files and budget control.
  • Proficiency in performing engineering calculations.
• Proficient with Pro-Engineer, SolidWorks, or similar 3D modeling software.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing practices.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Skills

• Accurate designs using best modeling practices.
• Customer interaction (internal and external).
• Cross-department support (cost estimate, purchasing, etc.), including production.
• Development of accurate drawing packages.
• Participation in internal and external design reviews.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change.
• Demonstrated ability to produce accurate detailed models and drawings.
• Individual and team problem-solving skills.

Working Conditions

Maintains up-to-date knowledge of federal and state employment law, compliance, trends, new technologies, and best practices in areas of responsibility.