Design Engineer - LEER Group
Elkhart, IN 46514
About the Job
Overall Responsibilities:
Responsible for the design and development of mechanical products including but not limited to extrusions, fixturing, and window assemblies. Manages the technical design, and redesign of current window product lines. Manages all states of the development of new products as well as coordinating modification or design changes in existing product lines.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Integral part of the development cycle, by providing design support to projects and product lines assigned to them.
- Proficiency in computer aided engineering (CAD); SolidWorks & Inventor preferred.
- Manage documentation of prints.
- Design and implement experiments (test plans) to validate simulation results.
- Design test fixtures, as necessary, to conduct experiments (in cooperation with test lab).
- Coordinate testing of prototypes and products to validate performance of designs.
- Analyze and develop manufacturable industrial designs and concept drawings.
- Stay abreast of latest technology and techniques to provide designs that are cost effective.
- Engage in all phases of new product development, from conceptualization through first article production.
- Manage all documentation of designs including detail, assembly, and exploded prints.
- ECN / ECO / BOM creation
Characteristics and skills:
- Proficient in computer aided engineering (CAD); SolidWorks & Inventor preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams and related software.
- Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers and copiers.
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
- Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers (internal & external).
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Educational and other requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree in engineering preferred.
- Solid background in CAD solid modeling experience in a manufacturing setting with SolidWorks & Inventor.
- CSWP (Certified SolidWorks Professional) certificate preferred.
- Must be an initiative-taker capable of working both independently, as well as part of a team.
- At least two years of related experience required.
Required Education: Associate Degree
Travel Percentage: 10.0
Travel Required: Yes
Source : LEER Group