Design Engineer, Motorized Products

Do you like to play in the dirt?  Would you like to be driving a machine you designed, testing a prototype one day and hammering out a new product design in CAD the next? Are you fueled by taking a concept from idea to production floor in months not years? 

If this is you, you may be able to help us turn our visions into unique new products for outdoor workers.  We have a vibrant, high-energy work environment where we design world-class products for every market we enter.  We need and value your experience with soil preparation equipment, specifically with machinery such as tractors, skid loaders, ATV’s, UTV’s, and even lawn mowers.  Come leverage your skills in product design to create tools that improve lives and help people get outdoor work done.

Basic Function: Execute on assigned projects to creatively solve customer’s problems with simple, robust, and effective designs.

Activities & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with suppliers and other departments in the design and release of assigned New Product initiatives.
• Create and manage drawings, controlling revisions and releases of current and new products.
• Change management including the creating and updating of Engineering Change Notices.
• Create and update Build of Materials for assigned product projects.
• Support manufacturing, ensuring they have the information needed to execute tasks.
• Support the Customer Service department, informing them of changes to product or process.
• Assist in identifying and executing on the continuous improvement of current tools.
• Certify samples and first production runs meet quality expectations.

Skills & Qualifications

• Affinity for and extensive experience with agricultural and/or equipment operation
• Willing to study ABI's markets and products to become an expert in our field
• Strong 3D Modeling Skills - Creo/Pro E preferred
• Experience with fluid power and DC electrical system 
• Affinity for and/or experience with outdoor work industries
• Must have unwavering integrity and positivity
• Must be emotionally intelligent, a humble contributor to group goals and company needs
• Must be a self-motivated and driven learner with a desire to grow and be developed
• Must be willing to participate in ongoing education
• Must be proficient utilizing computers, mobile devices, and core office applications
• Advanced ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
• Developed ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems

Education & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years successful project management experience
• Minimum 7 years successful experience in machinery design engineering
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering or related field
• Experience with design and specification of fluid power drive and accessory systems including mechanical design and conveyance systems.
• Design experience with fluid power control systems that involve both mechanical and electrical/electronic systems of control.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be willing to work in-house
• Must have the ability to safely lift 40 pounds
• Must have the ability to stand, sit, and/or see a screen for a full work shift
• Ability to talk or hear to communicate with others via phone, in-person, and/or computer 
• Ability to listen to customers/vendors/colleagues, problem solve, and respond accordingly
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently

Environmental Conditions & Travel:

• The employee is exposed to manufacturing and warehouse environments with moderate to loud noise as well as office environments with moderate noise.
• The employee is required to wear suitable Personal Protective Equipment while working in the warehouse or manufacturing environments.
• Travel: Less than 5%.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all associated responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions. ABI Attachments, Inc. reserves the rights to change, amend, add, delete, and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities, and position titles, as it deems necessary to meet the needs of the business.

Equal Opportunity Employer