Design Engineer

Position Summary

Designs and directs the development of mechanical components and gear related products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities – includes the following, but others may be assigned

· Design spur gears, bearing systems, shafts, splines, castings, and brakes.

· Analyze performance requirements and specify an existing product, or develop a new product, to meet requirements of an application.

· Perform load and fatigue analysis on designs.

· Uses finite element software to analyze designs.

· Prepare cost estimates for products.

· Analyze, design and prepare or direct the preparation of detailed drawings, bills of materials, component routing and customer documentation.

· Ability to understand and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances.

· Confer with manufacturing employees to implement operating procedures, resolve issues, and provide technical information and assistance.

· Maintain a working knowledge of new developments, techniques, and products in the industry.

Supervisory Responsibilities

· None

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in mechanical engineering or other technical degree with five + years related experience and/or training.

Competencies

· Experience in design and application of mechanical machinery; gearbox design preferred.

· Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical analysis competencies and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to design and/or redesign products to ensure they meet performance, quality, manufacturing, and cost requirements for standard and/or custom products.

· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

· Outstanding time management and organizational skills.

· Positive attitude, self-motivated and confident.

Computer Skills

· 3D design software, preferably Autodesk Inventor

· Design data management software, preferably Autodesk Vault

· ANSYS Finite Element or equivalent

· Epicor ERP (and limited Profit Key ERP) System or equivalent

· Microsoft Office Suite of Products

· Adobe Suite Software

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person