What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Engineer I position at Technibilt Ltd dba Wanzl NA?
Position Overview
The Design Engineer I will collaborate with R&D’s engineered-to-order (ETO) team to create cost-effective design solutions for our retail store fixtures, access gates, and warehouse equipment product lines. They will closely partner with the sales and product management team to develop unique solutions for clients. The Design Engineer I will also be responsible for executing various duties within the R&D department, including design, research, prototyping, engineering documentation, estimating, and process improvement.
Company Overview
Wanzl North America’s (WNA) vision is to be a leading entrepreneurial player in terms of market share, agility, and game-changing solutions. WNA is a solution provider, creating value along the supply chain of our customers, from the online purchase to the delivery to their customers.
WNA, which includes the Technibilt and Cari-All brands, headquartered in Denver, North Carolina. With nearly 500 employees and 175 MUSD of sales, WNA focuses on the retail and distribution market segments with marquee customers such as Walmart, Amazon, and the majority of large grocers and retailers.
In addition to being the largest manufacturer of shopping carts in North America, WNA has three (3) additional main product segments as well as a Service business, providing turnkey solutions for customer guidance (Access Systems) and Shelving & Fixtures, as well as Material Handling/Rolling Stock products. Additionally, WNA is active in building a “digital” business line with products for shopping cart containment, smart exit gate technology, and solutions for autonomous and/or semi-autonomous retail stores.
WNA is part of the Wanzl group, headquartered in Germany, and has 12 plants in 8 countries, providing comprehensive, solutions-driven service and expert knowledge of local markets for customers across the globe through their 360° service.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Produce designs and drawings of various product lines, incorporating engineered, efficient, best practice methods
- Manage large or complex custom projects to ensure on-time completion
- Create assembly and installation drawings for production and clients
- Collaborate with production/manufacturing to ensure design/production flow
- Develop and maintain Bill of Materials (BOMs)
- Prioritize cost savings throughout all processes, offering value-engineered solutions
- Intimately involved in the assembly of prototypes
- Create renderings, models, mockups, and design validation samples from sketches and architectural drawings
- Maintain samples, specification sheets, design guide content, and internal procedures documentation
- Conduct research and development efforts, generating reports relating to materials and manufacturing techniques, coordinating with various vendors and industries
- Conduct testing of design solutions to ensure functionality and quality
- Assist in the development of company standards and specifications for ETO projects
Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in engineering, industrial, or design
- 0 - 2 years of relevant experience, with a preference for sheet metal, steel tube, and steel wire fabrication processes
- Knowledge of multi-materials including wood, steel, aluminum extrusions, plastics, and glass
- Proficiency in 3D solid modeling, preferably SolidWorks, and exposure to software such as SketchUp, AutoCAD, Solidworks Driveworks, and PDM/Vault
- Ability to problem-solve quickly and effectively, and work under pressure of timelines and customer demands
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and work independently on multiple small projects simultaneously
- 10% travel required