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It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. SUMMARY A Product Design Engineer develops product designs from RFQ information based on input from Sales, the customer, Product Management and manufacturing. Also maintains current product designs for material utilization and manufacturing efficiency through the change order process. Applies engineering and design principles to insure product integrity, functionality, value and strength. Utilize engineering tools including destructive testing, hand calculations and FEA to validate structural integrity of designs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Consult with Sales and Business Insights to define and establish design parameters. Develop designs in conjunction with manufacturing to establish the most efficient production methodology. Consider product cost drivers and work to provide designs that are value oriented, meeting the customer requirements at the lowest cost. Active participant in the customer sample process as well as engineering prototypes. Test, analyze or otherwise establish the functional parameters of new products and document accordingly. Evaluate existing product designs and propose value engineering ideas for management consideration. Create designs in 3D CAD and, from that, develop visual renderings, production drawings, and assembly instructions. Assist packaging engineering in developing packaging methods. Assist Quality Assurance in determining if product meets the intended quality parameters, including adherence to drawing dimensions and tolerances. QUALIFICATIONS Must possess good communications skills and be comfortable dealing with diverse groups and individuals throughout the organization. Must have a good working knowledge of computers including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Must know how to use 3D Cad system (SolidWorks preferable). Ability to multitask and work several projects simultaneously and often under some time pressure. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Lift up to 50 pounds, walk the shop floor, walk up and down stairs EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE BS Mechanical or similar Engineering, BS Industrial Design, or equivalent experience required. Pay is commensurate with education and experience. Madix, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer Benefit Details Group Health Insurance Company Paid Group Term Life Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Critical Care 401k – Eligible day one of employment (Contributions can be from 1% to 50% of salary. Company match of up to 4% quarterly based on safe harbor election) Holidays – 9 per year (Eligible after 30 days of employment) Vacation time Educational Assistance Employee Assistance Program Onsite Clinic – Free medical visits Safety and Attendance incentives Employee Appreciation Days If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Madix is a company about people—our employees, our clients, and our community. Our reputation as an innovative leader in the store-fixture industry is a product of the hard work and dedication of our team members. At Madix, every individual plays a vital role in the success of our company, which is why we in turn strive to help employees achieve their professional and personal goals. We also are committed to maintaining a diverse work environment where everyone feels safe, inspired, and returns home each night fulfilled by the work they do. Investing in our employees and respecting our people is the best way to preserve our future as a company.