Design Engineer

Alamo Group Ag Americas, LLC. is currently recruiting for an Design Engineer to join the Alamo Group Ag Americas Team in Selma, Alabama.

Alamo Group Ag Americas, Inc., a member of the Alamo Group family of companies, is the leading North American manufacturer of rotary cutters, finishing mowers, landscape tools, and tractor-mounted implements used in the agricultural market. Located in Selma, Alabama for over 70 years, Alamo Group Ag Americas' products have earned an enviable reputation for their ruggedness and durability in the most challenging work environments.

To apply for this position go to www.bushhog.com

Alamo Group Ag Americas Inc. offers competitive salary, benefits and relocation assistance.

For additional information about Bush Hog, Inc., please visit our company website at www.bushhog.com or check out our Facebook page.

Qualifications:

Position Summary: 

Bush Hog, RhinoAg, and Dixie Chopper are among the most recognized and successful brands in the Agricultural and Outdoor Power Equipment industries. The Design Engineer is a key position in the Company and will support and contribute to the company goals of profitability, return on investment, inventory turnover, and accident prevention.  The Design Engineer under general supervision, will research, develop and design products as directed.  Make changes to or modify existing products. Select components and materials, responsible for complete detail drawings and accurate Bill of Materials (BOM), and all pertinent documentation as needed. Applies fundamental principles and concepts of position and perform more routine aspects and progresses to more varied complex designs.

Core Competencies for this position include:

• Leading Change/Change Management
• Leading People/Teamwork
• Communication
• Business Acumen
• Results Driven

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Focus, communicate, encourage and contribute to Safety in all aspects of the job and all company meetings. 
• Lay out product design on computer system using SolidWorks software program. Ensure accuracy and structural strength of design.  Draft detail parts on computer ensuring accuracy of tolerances for proper fit-up of parts in assembly process. 
• Determine and select best components to be used on each product designed, based on required specifications. Use product and vendor knowledge. 
• Ensure cost effectiveness and product reliability by using existing parts and components to standardize new designs.
• Set-up and structure complete and accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) for each manufactured part. 
• Assist in field testing new products and evaluating performance and structural integrity for approval or problem resolution. Make engineering changes as required. 
• Release Engineering Change Request (ECR) and Engineering Change Orders (ECO); including all prints and respective BOM required for production upon approval of products. 
• Assist service department with troubleshooting mechanical failures. 
• Research/specify required materials for product production and source vendors to supply specified materials and/or parts/components. Work with Purchasing Department on vendor approval.  
• Assist in overseeing Technicians in the manufacturing of prototypes. Check fit-up accuracy of parts.  Ensure implementation of product flows from design to actual production. 
• Perform any other duties assigned by Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

• Knowledge of 3-D wire Frame construction, design layouts, assembly drawings and/or component part drawings required. 
• Good computer skills to include Cad software program; prefer Solid works 3d understanding. Proficient in Microsoft Office programs. 
• Knowledge of engineering design standards and manufacturing capabilities. 
• Knowledge of Bush Hog product(s) and/or mowing/agricultural implements preferred. 
• Must have good mechanical aptitude.
• Able to write and communicate. 
• Able to write or speak technical instructions. 
• Knowledge of Bill of Materials, stress analysis, material selection and material sizing. 
• Ability to lead, plan, prioritize and organize work for support team. 
• Ability to work effectively with cross functional departments. 
• PFMEA experience preferred. 
• Knowledge of Stage Gate – new product development processes required. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering required. 
• 3-5 years' experience in product design, preferably in a manufacturing/industrial environment.