Design Engineer (I, II, III)

Monday-Friday 8:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M

PRODUCT ENGINERRING DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT

Product Engineering’s Mission is to create safe, high quality, innovative product designs that provide a competitive advantage to our customers and enhance the health of our company.

JOB SUMMARY

The primary job functions are managing projects and supporting products with direct responsibility for product concept, material selection, component sourcing, design (mechanisms, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, etc.), analysis, cost estimation, risk evaluation, and technical support. The position requires interfacing with other departments and performing a diverse set of duties in addition to the primary responsibilities.

Key characteristics for the position include a high level of self-motivation, judgment, problem solving, accuracy, productivity, respect for others, communication and a team approach for the benefit of other individuals, the department, and the company.

SCOPE OF SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position reports directly to the Product Engineering Manager. This position has no direct supervisory duties.

JOB LEVEL DESIGNATION

There are three different job level classifications (I, II, and III) that reflect different degrees of judgement, knowledge, performance, responsibility and overall experience. Typical expectations are reflected below but may differ based on the combined performance:

QUALIFICATIONS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position requires a high level of performance related to the following essential functions and qualifications. As relevant, a higher degree of competency or effectiveness is required for higher job level classifications. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet the requirements.

• EDUCATION: ABET accredited B.S. Engineering Degree

• EXPERIENCE: Industry experience not required for Level 1 classification, Levels 2 and 3 as noted above.

• SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES:
  • Job knowledge and comprehension of duties, methods, and procedures including:
    • Mechanical and/or electrical design
    • Analysis tools and practices
    • Solid modelling and drafting principles
    • Software including Solidworks, Simulation (FEA), Mathcad, Word, Excel, Outlook
    • Manufacturing tools and their usage
    • Understanding applicable standards (e.g. ASME BTH-1, EN13155)
  • Job performance including:
    • Prioritization and maximizing efficiency
    • Self motivation and direction
    • Learning and applying new skills
    • Demonstrating initiative by performing duties which need to be performed, although not directly assigned, which fall within the overall scope of this position's authority.
  • Good work behavior and attitude including:
    
    • Creating positive and encouraging work environment
    • Helping others to excel and be highly productive
    • Actions being consistent with company mission, values, and culture
    • Accountable for assigned responsibility
  • Effective communication and good interpersonal skills including:
    • Cooperatively working with coworkers, customers, and vendors
    • Working in groups and across departments
    • True evaluation of ideas regardless of source
    • Timely responses to requests and inquiry
    • Clear and concise verbal and written communication with both technical and non-technically oriented people
  • Good judgment including:
    • Discerning the best of the identified options for the company
    • Knowing when to get more information or another person to double check
    • Good use of logic and problem solving
    • Evaluating risks and mitigation
  • Safety and attendance:
    • Reporting safety concerns and not compromising safety
    • Dependable during normal work days and work hours
    • Willingness to work outside of established schedule on occasion if asked
    • Abiding by all company policies and procedures
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  
  • This position will primarily be office-based, but there will be occasions requiring some work on the production floor. Production floor environments can include frequent exposure to noise, heat, welding fumes, dust and occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals. The position requires the following:
    • Must be able to work in the environment identified above
    • Must have full use of all the body senses
    • Must be able to walk, sit, stand, bend, reach, and carry throughout the work shift
    • Must be able to work at computer stations for periods of four hours comfortably
    • Must be able to occasionally lift material varying in weight (i.e. 50 lbs.) from a floor or table position to chest hgih using a proper lifting technique and repetivelly use arms, hand, and fingers in a variety of tasks
    • Must demonstrate good hand/eye coordination and good manual dexterity
    • Must be able to stand for the length of the work shift
• MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
  
  • Ability to read and write
    • Strong English communication
    • Secondary languages are beneficial
  • Mathematical, mechanical, and spatial skills
    • Algebra, statistics, trigonometry, and calculus
    • Mechanical interactions related to machinery
    • Spatial manipulation of three dimensional objects
  • Physics, metallurgical, and chemical evaluations
    • Understand of general production techniques

ESSENTIAL AUTHORITY

The position of Product Design Engineer includes the authority necessary to conduct and manage the daily activities required within the position’s responsibilities. All such activities are to be carried out within the bounds of established policies and procedures.

WORK SHIFT

• Normal full-time working hours for the position are generally 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday but alternate schedules may be considered. Typical shift includes:
  • One (1) hour off for lunch
  • Morning Break: 20 minutes
  • Afternoon Break: 20 minutes
    • Breaks are part of the work shift and represent "opportunities" to break form you work if they do not adversely interrupt or delay the current task