Design Engineer

Position Summary

This position assists in the design, development and improvement of new or existing mechanical based product lines performing simple and routine engineering design tasks with standard techniques. The Design Engineer will design components and simple assemblies with solid modeling, supports product applications, and make improvements to existing products.

Essential Job Functions

• Design and develop products from concept to production
• Evaluate products, parts, or processes for strength, cost efficiency and reliability as required
• Work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams for product requirements
• Develop appropriate plans and prototypes, develop and run tests and make necessary improvements after analysis of designs
• Create 3D models, assemblies, BOMs, and fully detailed drawings
• Investigate and suggest improvements to products based on customers and sales feedback
• Coordinate product design introductions or changes with supply chain and manufacturing
• Limited domestic and international travel required
• Accountable for achieving engineering team objectives in relation to:
• Thorough, accurate and on-time work
• Design effectiveness and inventiveness as evaluated by the VP of Engineering
• Adequate and appropriate documentation is maintained for the engineering function
• All products meet the required industry standards

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 5+ years’ experience in engineering and manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated proficiency with SolidWorks 3D/2D
• Proficient in MS Office application
• Demonstrated creative thinking and complex problem-solving skills; analytical; agile learner and thinker
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to work independently and with teams
• Hands-on skills - proficient with hand tools and vertical milling machine
• Ability to prioritize, plan and organize
• A high degree of creativity
• Technical writing
• Experience in the North American Fenestration Industry and standards preferred but not required

Education & Certifications

• BS degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial engineering or equivalent 

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