What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Design Engineer position at Plastics Extrusion Machinery LLC?
Industrial Design Engineer
The Industrial Design Engineer is responsible for driving revenue growth through the sale of spare parts, tooling solutions, and upgrade packages. This role combines technical expertise to provide design efforts from concept through production, both in new product design and in existing spare parts sales. The position involves close collaboration with engineering, service, and production teams to deliver tailored solutions that meet customer needs.
Essential FunctionsReview customer source control drawings, specification control drawings, and other applicable specifications to determine the requirements and/or feasibility of the component.
- Develop 3D modeled designs with supporting documentation including drawings, BOMs, and other associated data to support manufacturing processes.
- Prepare preliminary design proposal(s).
- Identify and develop new business opportunities for spare parts, tooling upgrades, and retrofit solutions.
- Manage relationships with existing customers by understanding their operational needs and recommending appropriate products and upgrades.
- Interact with production personnel to define and solve manufacturing/design issues and implement cost-reduction ideas regarding company products.
- Define problem areas and implement product improvements based on customer repair/rejection concerns.
- Participate in engineering and general design review as required.
- Refine and complete designs after design review meetings.
- Interact with customers on engineering design to meet customer specifications and support answering any questions/problems they may have.
- Interact with vendors concerning parts they supply or propose to supply to the company.
- Coordinate as required with internal groups, including purchasing, quality control, sales, production, accounting personnel, metal finishing, and assembly.
- Advise Supervisor of work status, workload, problems, and progress related to work assignments.
- Consistently adhere to assigned work schedule, ensuring punctuality and reliability.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
- Mathematical skills, including advanced calculus, statistics, and other math subjects to analyze and design.
- Creativity in working with design problems.
- Technical skills include Solid Works, Draft Sight.
- Analytical thinking to identify problems, troubleshooting, and develop design solutions.
- Time Management to prioritize tasks, make and adhere to deadlines, and create timelines for completion.
- Communication to listen, process, and understand design requests and explain technical matters.
- Teamwork to collaborate with other engineers, draftsmen, and manufacturing employees.
- Ability to work independently on projects from start to finish.
- Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
- Compliance with all safety rules and guidelines.
- A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a positive team attitude.
Education and Experience requirements
- Bachelor of Engineering Degree or equivalent from four-year college.
- Four or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
· Job offers are contingent upon passing a drug screen.
* WAGE ON INDEED IS NOT CORRECT
Pay: $1.00 - $2.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1 - $2