Design Engineer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Design Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, and enhancement of metal carpentry assemblies, specifically tailored to the biomedical research and animal care industry. This role requires a strong background in manufacturing processes, engineering principles, ergonomics, and materials, coupled with creativity and an understanding of the unique requirements of this field. The Design Engineer will develop detailed designs based on input and preliminary 3D models from the Proposal Engineers. He/She will be supported by the draftsman team and collaborate closely with the manufacturing team to ensure project feasibility and cost-effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conceptual Design:

• Collaborate with the proposal engineer to discuss technical specifications, analyze requirements, and contribute to devising optimal solutions for client proposals.

• Translate technical requirements into designs to support the company's proposals to clients.

2. Engineering Design:

• Conduct detailed analyses and simulations to validate design concepts, ensuring functionality, durability, and safety.

• Prepare technical drawings to support the manufacturing process.

3. Prototyping and Testing:

• Collaborate closely with the manufacturing team to develop prototypes, perform hands-on testing, and refine designs based on test results and feedback.

• Follow internal processes during prototype phases to ensure client satisfaction.

• Assist the proposal engineers by iterating prototypes to meet client requirements.

4. Documentation:

• Prepare comprehensive engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation for manufacturing and assembly.

• Develop step-by-step procedural documentation to support the installation and service teams in the field.

5. Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with the Operations team (Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing) to establish an initial industrial engineering process, ensuring complete alignment between engineering and manufacturing. This alignment will maximize product quality and operational efficiency.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including proposal engineers, sales representatives, to ensure the seamless integration of mechanical designs.

6. Quality Assurance:

• Ensure all designs comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company quality assurance policies.

• Proactively support the resolution of quality issues, particularly those arising from sub-optimal designs.

7. Problem Solving:

• • Identify and resolve design-related issues efficiently.
• • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the company.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or higher in Design Engineering or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design engineering, preferably focused on metal manufacturing.

• Proficiency in three dimensional design (Autodesk Inventor). Strong understanding of mechanical systems, materials science, and manufacturing processes specific to metal manufacturing.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to perform detailed engineering design.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly.

• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and collaborate with other departments.

• A plus is basic project management experience.

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person