The Design Engineer will be part of a project team to oversee the design and development of new product or the redesign of current product. The position will perform engineering functions as required to design and/or redesign products in accordance with quality, production and customer standards. The position is involved in organizing and executing various engineering and other tasks associated with creating and implementing product designs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Gather data concerning the product and its design. Data is obtained from such sources as customer comments/complaints, existing designs, warranty reports, performance and endurance testing, etc. Understand and interpret data to identify criteria for new and/or modification designs.
- Coordinate efforts with various departments and groups both internal and external to the company.
- Such groups may include:
- Marketing- to gain customer input, develops cost and pricing estimates.
- Manufacturing- to implement changes, improve production efficiency and quality
- Vendors- to order parts, insure quality supplies
- Purchasers- to obtain & order parts, determine component prices
- Customers- to improve customer satisfaction, gain input about customer needs
- Other Engineers- for assistance with designs solutions, insure design fit
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 4 year Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences
- Prior experience in product engineering or related field with experience in designing of Mobile Equipment.
- Prior experience using a design drafting package preferably IDEAS, or NX
- Prior experience using a MRP system
- Basic mechanical understanding of fork truck design and operation.
- Must be able to travel abroad including North America and Internationally