What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Engineer position at Knapheide Manufacturing?
Position Overview:
Responsible for completing assigned projects in the areas of product maintenance, product development or technical support
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Uses engineering tools to analyze designs to meet requirements for strength, functionality, ergonomics, safety and quality.
- Complete product maintenance and product development projects as assigned.
- Responsible for defining and interpreting product quality requirements.
- Communicates and coordinates with suppliers where engineering input is required to develop specifications for products and/or components.
- Assists designers and drafters with required engineering expertise to complete design activities.
- Create and publish product technical data and sales literature as assigned.
- Complete layouts, prepare drawings and write bills of material and Engineering Change Notices as required to support the project schedules
- Support cross-functional team activities.
- Support manufacturing initiatives to provide customers with quality, speed, and high performance products while improving internal metrics.
- Performs other duties, assignments and special projects as may be required from time to time.
Position Requirements:
BSME or BSAE with minimum 5 years experience in design and/or engineering. Requires skills in product design, stress analysis and strength materials. Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Must have good project management and organizational skills. Must have strong PC skills and experience with 3D-CAD, word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Physical/Mental Requirements Needed to Perform the Essential Functions of the Position:
Normal standing, bending, walking, and lifting in an office environment. Must be able to sit and work at a CAD station for several hours per day. Must be capable of doing light assembly work in engineering lab occasionally.