Design Engineer

Responsible for various engineering assignments starting from the basic ideas and carrying through to completion of plans or prototypes by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following.

Develops a new product model or investigate the benefits of a new process along with analyzing and interpreting engineering data submitted for new products and components and/or modifications affecting standard products.
Responsible for projects from conception to production as well as delivery to customers.
Designs and/or coordinates design of new products which are determined necessary for the growth of the company using computer-aided design.
This includes preparation of preliminary layout drawings, design drawings, establishment of specifications and standards, necessary detail drawings and bills of material.
Designs tools which include all equipment necessary to assemble and package product.
Interacts with customers, regulatory agencies (i.e., UL, CSA, NEMA, etc.) and internal departments in order to complete projects in a timely manner.
Responsible for correctness of detail drawings needed to produce the tool and communication with the tool builder.
Conducts analytical studies on engineering proposals to develop designs for products.
Analyzes research data and proposed product specifications to determine feasibility of product proposal.
Perform tolerance studies on part and tool designs.
Plans and develops experimental test programs.
Directs and coordinates manufacturing or building of prototype product or system.
Provides technical information for the procurement of special materials and the placing (through purchasing) of any orders for required standard equipment.
Coordinates/follows up on the building of models, tests and the progress of assignments.
Works from part drawings, general verbal instructions and specifications under minimal direction.
Assists teams in any engineering related functions including the improvement of productivity of existing manufacturing equipment.
Designs new products and or updates existing products to customer specifications.
Follows all departmental procedures to ensure quality requirements are met.
Provides technical support for the Sales department with the direct interaction between the customer and the engineering department.
Assures adherence to project timelines.
Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
WORK AUTHORIZATION-

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
without sponsorship.
Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE -

Bachelor's degree in Engineering with a minimum of 3-5 years mechanical design experience.
2 years injection molding tooling and part design preferred.
Must be familiar with the rules and regulations of injection molded plastic part design.
Must be proficient with Pro Engineering (Creo).
Must have proven experience of working independently.
LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and employees.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to perform tolerance studies.
REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to
finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk and hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.