Design Engineer
Job Description
Job Description
Summary
The Design Engineer will develop and design ideas for new products along with modifying existing products and / or processes to increase efficiency or quality.
This position is responsible for making products that meet client requirements and ensuring that the product can be made cost-effectively and efficiently.
The hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 7 : 00 am - 4 : 00 pm. Additional hours will be required to work based on business needs.
This is a requirement for this position.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Provide communication and guidance regarding project materials to use, how to build, etc. on all projects to Estimator
- Review projects with Sales / PMs from prototype stage through production stage to ensure accuracy of details and follow up regarding any missing information required to engineer product
- Utilize Monday.com as our workflow manager between departments (from updates, approvals, Eng. Check list etc.)
- Prioritize prototype and project schedules based on deadline
- Create AutoCAD / SolidWorks drawings for overall views of the project at hand (front view, side view, isometric view, etc.
and individual parts with dimensions and detailed descriptions.
- Obtain drawing approval from Sales team for prototype / production building
- Enter in JobBoss (ERP system) the required materials from sheet goods to various hardware
- Collaborate with Purchasing on specific material requirements to ensure availability for use in respective project
- Produce CNC programs per routing requirements
- Review prototype CNC programs with the machining department, advising of sheet layouts, etc.
- Review and effectively communicate with purchasing department when materials need to be ordered
- Collaborate with prototype department on required expectations and steps to create the sample by receiving and providing input from sales team and / or Prototype Specialist and notating any changes
- Inform production department of the prototype and project details, including timeline of project, and any specific instructions
- Answer questions on projects and / or review items with shop employees
- Suggest process improvements and cost savings on various projects
- Expected to maintain high level of understanding of material options, pros / cons, general pricing structure, etc. as well as stay up to date on current market conditions of materials
Education and / or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or work experience in the display and / or POP industry required
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a design engineer or structural engineer
- Proficiency with AutoCAD / SolidWorks and Adobe Illustrator required
- Must have previous work experience with CNC Programming, tooling for machining required
- POP / product display industry experience highly preferred
- Experience with MS Excel required and JobBOSS / Monday.com experience a plus.
- Work experience with plastics, woodworking, cabinetry design, and printing preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Organized, methodical and detailed-orientated
- Ability to work with multiple projects and deadlines
- Strong ability and preference of working in a fast-paced environment
- Strong math and analytical skills
- Effective communication skills oral and written.
- Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks / projects.
- Highly motivated, passionate, and self-starter
- Ability to work independently
Work Environment
Office environment and manufacturing environment