Job Details

Major Actions and Support Actions

Execute product design steps following core engineering practices, standard processes, and discipline

Use project plan definitions to deliver solutions for critical success factors in a cross functional project management environment

Design and detail products and product modifications to meet technical, safety, and customer specifications

Research and develop new technology, equipment, and processes

Support product prototyping processes

Support product validation processes

Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality to solve problems

Area

Job Level Performance Expectations

Job Functional Knowledge

Demonstrates foundational, conceptual, and practical knowledge in own job discipline; has limited awareness of related job disciplines

Business Expertise

Understands basic best practices and how own work fits within the team; has general awareness of the business and competitive landscape

Leadership

Participates in projects and tasks as a team member; may assist with small project activities under guidance.

Problem Solving

Addresses routine problems using standard procedures and existing solutions; seeks guidance when needed and uses information from defined sources.

Impact

Contributes to customer, operational, project, or service activities within the immediate team; follows established guidelines and policies with regular direction.

Interpersonal Skills

Clearly communicates straightforward information; participates in team discussions and supports collaboration with guidance.

Educational requirements, Certifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (Preferred)

Relevant experience will be considered.

Experience:

• 0-3 years of design experience. Machine design or product design experience (preferred)
• Experience using CAD (Solidworks preferred) and creating drawings, as is FEA experience
• Experience designing consumer products preferred.
• Practical experience in a manufacturing environment and working knowledge of common manufacturing processes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

(List the MINIMUM knowledge, skills and ability required to perform the essential functions of the position):

·         Demonstrated innovation and ingenuity

·         Perpetual drive towards learning, developing, and growing

·         Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

·         Strong organizational and project management skills

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office

·         Analytical Problem Solver:  Must be willing and able to go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and justify a direction to prevent future issues.

·         Goal-oriented. Keeping the customer (internal and/or external) and system requirements squarely in focus to deliver safe and robust solutions.

·         Sense of Urgency: Acts promptly and with intention to make things happen efficiently and effectively; doing what needs to be done immediately, without being asked and in the most thorough way possible.

·         Creative Thinker:  Considers something in a new way including analysis, open-mindedness, problem-solving, organization, and communication; lifelong learner.

·         Ability to Prioritize: Determines the order for dealing with a series of items or tasks according to their relative importance.

·         Communication Skills:  Clearly expresses and receives information through spoken or written words; exchanges ideas, thoughts, knowledge, and information such that the purpose or intention is fulfilled in the best possible manner.