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Design Engineer
Title of Immediate Supervisor: V.P. of Engineering
Title of Work Director: Chief Design Engineer
Summary: This engineering position requires a limited amount of design engineering experience and typically has no experience with company products or manufacturing processes. He or she will be responsible for the design and development of company parts and products and be expected to solve technical problems through the application of Mechanical Engineering theories and principals. This person works closely with Chief Design Engineer and has limited responsibilities.
KEY RESULT AREAS
A.Researches, designs and develops products as required by the work director using Mechanical Engineering design and development techniques.
1.This would include sketching, drawing, design layouts, and applying material and process variables to solve design problems.
2.Be able to perform simple part tolerance analysis and complete drawings using ANSI drafting standards.
B.Conceptualizes designs in a creative, practical manner for both present and possible future products. This person can draw upon practical experience and relate it to problem solving.
C.Builds and tests prototypes for design verification and development. This also includes working with mechanical laboratory technicians and manufacturing personnel or working independently .
1.Must be able to estimate and plan simple prototypes in terms of materials and time.
2.Plan and procure standard parts working with the purchasing department and the work director.
3. Understands what variables need to be tested or evaluated, including design performance, manufacturing variables and any cost implications.
D.Works well with production personnel and understands some of the general production processes.
1.Understands production work flow thru a company and how it relates to the design process. This would include receiving, processing, packing and shipment.
E.Supports the Product Engineering process including input on production drawings, bills of materials and specifying of procured parts.
F.Supports Manufacturing of new or existing parts by lending information about design intent and development. This individual can help solve simple manufacturing problems.
OCCASIONAL DUTIES
A.Assists and supports other design projects or manufacturing problems relating to tooling or process. This could also include periodic customer or vendor contact.
B. Support other engineers during in house technical presentations. Including information gathering and or direct participation of the discussion.
JOB SPECIFICATION
Desired Education and experience
Mechanical design graduate from an accredited trade school with 4 years experience in a related industry to company. A BS in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Design from an accredited university with 2 years of design experience in a mechanical product or production environment.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
·An understanding of the principals of design engineering including concept development, product design and engineering drawings.
·Mechanical aptitude and an understanding of the general manufacturing processes.
·Ability to create mechanical drawings using ANSI drafting rules.
·Ability to measure with precision.
·Creative ability to apply practical solutions to design problems.
·Must have some experience with word processing software and good written communication skills.
·Ability to participate in a team environment.
·Good attention to detail.
OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THIS JOB
Talking/Hearing: Must be able to exchange ideas, convey information to employees and customers accurately and clearly. Ability to give and receive information through verbal and written communication.
Fingering: Frequent use of computer keyboard and drawing of technical drawings. Ability to write and complete paperwork. Periodic use of hand tools and machinery in the development and construction of prototypes.
Lifting/caring: Occasional lifting and caring of parts, products, and/or prototypes weighing up to 40 pounds.
Position requires the use of near, mid-range and far vision with clarity of vision at 20 feet or more and 20 inches or less. The ability to judge distance and space relationships, distinguish color and see objects where and as they are. Extensive visual concentration required of drawing, computer and reading.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Incumbent must be able to use a computer, calculator, telephone, hand tools such as a hammer, screw driver and tools such as a drill or a drill press.
USUAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Performs indoor office functions–Frequently
Exposure to warehouse/laboratory environment–Periodically
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