What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Engineer position at Wastequip, LLC?
Job Description:
Wastequip has a great opportunity for a Design Engineer. The design engineer will design waste containers and associated products in accordance with company standards and customer requirements. Responsible for BOM development and drawing releases of new and revised products. Coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products.
This position can sit out of our Alexandria, LA location or our Albany, OR location.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Produce Sales drawings for customer approval
- Produce production drawings and specifications
- Create complete Bills of Material (BOMs)
- Release products IAW company processes
- Maintain product data & documentation within Vault & ERP,
- Design considering manufacturability and cost effectiveness.
- Lead projects to align product data from multiple Business Units.
- Conduct research and create design concepts/proposals for projects.
- As required, use AutoCad (2D) & Inventor (3D) for designs.
- Travel to Wastequip production & office facilities to evaluate product and receive training.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or closely related Engineering discipline (ABET-accredited) required.
- Design experience in AutoCAD/Inventor
- Minimum of (2) years of work experience in a manufacturing operation, preferably one involving metal fabrication
- Experienced in using Finite Element Analysis is a plus
- Knowledge of Machining, Welding, Fabrication and/or Waste Industry experience a plus
- Must possess an attitude of safety in all aspects of the job
- Must possess technical, problem solving, and analytic skills with ability to think strategically
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to achieve successful results within deadlines
- Must be teamwork oriented
Company Benefits:
- 2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up
Medical Plans
- Prescription (Rx) Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)
- Health Care FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- Company Paid Base Life Insurance
- Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Company Paid Disability Insurance
- Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance
- 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Vacation and Personal/Sick Time
- Paid Grandparent Leave
- Paid Bonding Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
About Wastequip
Wastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry’s only All-in-One solutions provider – from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.
While we’re proud to be North America’s leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing – building a brighter future for all.