Design Engineer III

Description

SUMMARY

DI exists to liberate people from mediocre experiences and to create remarkable ones. Our people make the remarkable possible through an unwavering display of uncommon commitment each day. 

Reporting to a Senior Engineer, this role acts as a bridge between Design and Production,  producing models, drawings, and tool paths that are essential for fabrication while maintaining design intent for the client. The Design Engineer III uses their years of experience and expertise to successfully resolve complex problems in unique ways as well as to train, direct and/or supervise assigned I & II level Engineers as necessary for projects. This role is assigned to lead large revenue, highly visible and diverse clients and projects which will require client interaction, independent decision-making, self-sufficiency, and a high-level of internal collaboration with project teams.  
 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS may include but are not limited to:

• Uses Solidworks at an expert level to create very high quality, accurate and timely production drawings, which require little to no redlining
• Leads all elements and any size project in their entirety within the Engineering team
• Ensures strong partnerships with Project Managers, Designers, Project Engineers and Production staff are maintained by all direct reports; always providing effective, timely and clear communication
• Upholds quality standards, improving them when necessary for the benefit of the entire team
• Has full ownership of all assigned projects simultaneously
• Releases individual or team drawings to Senior Design Engineer for final approval that are thorough, easy to understand and reflect the best possible solution to any given assignment
• Communicates project details by receiving, interpreting, and executing information from both internal and external clients
• Ensures all components and assemblies are created by assigned team and adheres to applicable industry and business standards
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills on assigned projects in terms of priorities, scheduling commitments, meeting/exceeding deadlines and within stated budget
• Acts in a consultative capacity, both internally with project teams and externally with clients, providing expert feedback and rationale for the recommended delivery to ensure each assigned project meets expectations and standards 
• Ensures install details are clearly understood by the assigned Install team and are carried out correctly
• Demonstrates leadership by example, able to lead and be led
• Continues as a subject matter expert (SME) in the area assigned by Senior Design Engineer or Director of Engineering
• Uses company directed business processes and systems consistently and efficiently

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Can successfully execute projects on tight deadlines and effectively pivot tasks and resources to meet emergent deadlines 
• Consistently demonstrates strong initiative with problem-solving and application of critical and creative thinking
• Strong understanding of fabrication technology and application
• Ability to meaningfully contribute to scopes, budgets, timelines and proposals
• Consistently shows solution-driven and solution-agnostic skills as needed
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong verbal, written and listening skills
• Can successfully multitask while delivering high quality outcomes 
• Consistently exhibits strong leadership and is a role model for all Engineering team members
• A dedication to both project and team success,  contributes to a positive Engineering team and DI company culture

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or Mechanical Engineering 
• 5-8 years of experience and/or training in the design engineering industry or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Technically proficient at an expert level with Solidworks, including top-down or in-context modeling 
• Technically proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Adobe Illustrator
• Experience with Rhino / Grasshopper, Revit or BIM modeling a plus
• Advanced experience with structural metal, sheet metal, plastics, or plywood/mdf fabrication processes 
• Experience with CNC machining, CAM software a plus 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, climb, crouch, or crawl
• The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Employee must be able to talk and hear

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Due to our onsite Fabrication process, the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, employees may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. 

INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?

Permission to play at DI starts with the ability to be a team player, possess a positive attitude while under a tight deadline and demonstrate an uncommon commitment to your work. Please visit our website (www.dimin.com) to see some of the amazing work we do!

This is a salary (exempt) position. DI offers a full benefit package including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance along with Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity. Additionally, we offer a 401(k) with a match, Health Savings Account match, Paid Time Off (PTO), 7 paid holidays plus an employee chosen Floating Holiday annually, and paid Parental Leave.

In 2018, DI incorporated the Great Game of Business principles into the way we do things. The program is designed to create a business of business people, provide transparency into company performance and directly tie daily behavior to impact DIs performance. GGOB allows for the potential of quarterly bonuses as company goals are achieved.

Please submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements. No phone calls please. For more information about working at DI and a full list of available opportunities, please visit https://dimin.com/about/careers.

Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and hold a valid drivers license. Dimensional Innovations is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters  If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email hr@dimin.com.  If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail hr@dimin.com or call toll-free (913) 384-3488.

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