Design Engineer

This is an on-site position. Regular business operation hours are: 7:00am - 4:30pm.

Position Description:

The Design Engineer is responsible for designing hydraulic cylinder solutions to meet customer requirements.

Primary Objectives:

• Generate innovative & accurate CAD models and drawings for hydraulic cylinder solutions.
• Develop working relationships with customers to gather requirements, understand application demands, and become an extension of their engineering department.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure components & assemblies can be manufactured efficiently and consistently.
• Continuously improve engineering processes and standards to support company growth.

Responsibilities:

• Create CAD models and drawings for new designs, ECOs, and Engineering Projects
• Interface with customers to gather information required for designs.
• Process and document product safety factors for customer review and sign-off.
• Check the design work of other team members prior to Engineering release.
• Develop engineering standards and procedures to improve efficiency and consistency
• Assist in troubleshooting manufacturing issues and creating long term solutions
• Provide technical support to the sales team for quoting and after sales support
• Engage in EOS/Traction initiatives: participate in weekly meetings, complete quarterly rocks (projects), etc
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• Occasional travel required (customer and field locations, vendors, trade shows, continuing education, etc.): < 10%
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology. Other technical degrees with relevant work experience may be considered.
• Proficient in a 3-D CAD modeling package, Autodesk Inventor preferred
• Knowledge of hydraulic circuits preferred
• Proficient in designing new components from a photograph, sketch, or drawing
• Knowledge of machining, welding, assembly, tools, and fixturing
• Demonstrate ability to cooperate with others to implement change in a way that positively impacts other departments and overall company performance
• Ability to multi‐task, prioritize and manage time effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• GWC – (Gets the role, Wants to do it, Capacity to do it)
• Aligns with our Core Values: Integrity, Aggressive, Team Pride, Expertise, Respect.