PURPOSE:
Support the company strategic goals for growth and industry leadership through new products and customer driven solutions.
SCOPE:
Primarily responsible for designing complicated specials and providing industry leading solutions for our customer complex requirements.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
The position reports to the Engineering Manager. The position works cooperatively with managers in all areas of the company to achieve corporate objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
DESIGN
- Works with customers to design specials that are manufacturable as well as cost effective for our customers
- Designs utilizing the guidelines of our ISO system
- Communicates with all areas within the company to ensure solutions are delivered to our customers on-time, and within budget and meet customer expectations
RESEARCH
- Develop a method of monitoring our standard products for Manufacturability, Design and Durability to ensure our products are “Best in Class”
- Utilize the RWW and VAVE process and procedures to facilitate market and manufacturing efficiency
- Participate in monthly RWW meetings to evaluate proposals and present programs based on the APQP and NPD processes for new products.
CONSULT
- Maintain the office of Chief Engineer as a consultant resource to other departments. Provide engineering skills, problem resolving abilities, product and market knowledge perspective as an asset for other areas to draw on
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering, or higher required
- IFPS Certification preferred (Pneumatic and hydraulic experience)
- 10-15 years experience minimum