Quantis Design Engineer

About the role

The Quantis Design Engineer turns new play ideas into real, buildable playground products. This role designs and reviews new structures using 3D modeling software, then proves them out through engineering and building. The work moves from rough concepts to finalized detailed drawings and parts lists the manufacturing floor uses to accurately produce the designs. Every design has to look right, hold up to years of climbing, and run smoothly through our fabrication, weld and paint processes.

• Innovation: Encourages creativity and innovation; seeks new knowledge and solicits different perspectives; works comfortably in situations without clear boundaries; embraces change and promotes acceptance of change in others.
• Commitment and Passion: Communicates the department vision, strategic direction and purpose; rallies support behind the vision; inspires and motivates others to share the vision and works towards its achievement; demonstrates an authentic dedication to employees and their contributions.
• Integrity: Sets high standards for individuals and teams and communicates their achievements; leads by example – walks the talk during even difficult times; “acts” each day congruent with what is “said” to be important; generates trust by following through, keeping promises, and respecting individuals.
• Teams and Relationships: Acts as a coach and facilitator to individuals and teams; establishes positive working relationships throughout the organization; sets clear expectations for individuals and groups; monitors as appropriate to meet business objectives; develops strategies to influence others toward department and/or company goals.

Responsibilities

• Engineer Quantis projects from concept through to shop drawings, applying design-for-manufacturability so each part is producible on LSI's floor.
• Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical parts and assemblies using CAD software.
• Complete project layouts, assemblies, and shop drawings; assign part numbers and create bills of material and installation sheets so manufacturing can run on time.
• Make sure designs meet all safety and product requirements - entanglements, sharp edges, fall heights, accessibility, and zoning.
• Use engineering knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials to finish designs; perform basic structural analysis when a part calls for it.
• Select and specify materials for a project using design criteria information.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturing engineering so designs meet cost and manufacturability goals.
• Support planning and builds of Quantis assemblies; and troubleshoot technical issues as they come up.
• Facilitate product reviews and work across departments to resolve design questions.

Qualifications

• Responsible for designing Quantis projects from concept through to shop drawings.
• Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical parts and assemblies using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.
• Complete project layouts, assemblies and shop drawings; assign part numbers; create bills of material, and installation sheets for Quantis products so