Senior Design Engineer

About the Role

Under the supervision of the Engineering Manager, the Senior Design Engineer develops creative and technically superior engineering solutions appropriate to each assigned project with increased levels of accountability, skill, expertise, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design Solutions (40%)
  • Delivers engineering design excellence
  • Generates inventive, fresh ideas expressed through sketching that meets functional requirements
  • Adjusts and/or incorporates changes in design based on feedback from management and/or client
  • Develops design concepts for products, parts, and assemblies
  • Creates detailed CAD models of parts and assemblies
  • Develops product documentation that supports high-quality production
  • Employs DFM, DFA, and DFQ
  • Uses advanced engineering modeling and simulation tools, instrumentation and measurement, and design of experiments
• Quality/Continuous Improvement (30%)
  • Delivers flawless deliverables to client
  • Manages deliverables and timing for self
  • Delivers products that meet Kaleidoscope’s standards and, when appropriate, international standards and regulations
• Performance Management (10%)
  • Checks own work and that of peers, as requested
  • Mentors and collaborates with entry-level staff
  • Participates in management of scope, schedule, and cost
• Client Interaction (10%)
  • Presents to internal and external audiences
  • Represents Kaleidoscope in a positive fashion
• Research (10%)
  • Participates in project research and brainstorming teams
  • Participates and leads meetings with clients
  • Objectively observes and understands user research inputs
  • Participates in usability tests to discover design requirements and validate design concepts
  • Participates in observational research as needed to uncover unmet needs

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.

Requirements

• Education/Experience
  • Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Engineering or related fields
  • 3-6 years of professional experience in engineering and product development
• Skills/Specialized Knowledge/Abilities
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Intermediate knowledge of SolidWorks 3D CAD
  • Basic knowledge in geometric tolerance analysis
  • Proficient in documentation, dimensioning, and specification writing
  • Synthesizes and drives toward appropriate solutions
  • Basic skills in model shop and manufacturing processes and equipment/tooling requirements
  • Knowledge of research techniques including moderating and observing
  • Adequate use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook)
  • Detailed-oriented work style and service
  • Methodical and logical thinking and working
  • Prioritizes and completes tasks to deliver desired outcomes within allotted time frames
  • Works collaboratively with colleagues and clients
  • Thinks for clarity, accuracy, precision, relevance, depth, breadth, significance, logic, and fairness
  • Writes and prepares documents/reports/proposals in a concise, logical, grammatically appropriate format
  • Willingness to take direction from others and accept constructive feedback while being adaptable and flexible
  • Communicates in a professional demeanor
  • Excellent listener
  • Handles sensitive information and maintains confidentiality
  • Stays focused and committed to a task

Working Conditions

• Tools and Equipment Used
  • Computer workstation, typical office equipment, laboratory instruments, and measurement equipment
• Travel
  • Minimal: up to 25% of the time
• Physical & Mental Demands
  • Frequently required to sit at a desk/workstation for long periods of time
  • Digital dexterity and hand/eye coordination in operation of office equipment
  • Ability to effectively communicate via phone, computer, or in person
  • Moderate lifting and carrying of supplies, equipment, files, etc.
  • Body motor skills sufficient to enable movement around the office environment
  • Ability to analyze unique situations and develop appropriate responses
• Environment
  • Work typically performed in both an office and laboratory setting