It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. SUMMARY The Project/Design Engineer designs, develops or redesigns new or existing products. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including: commitment to integrity, knowledge/quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative/motivation, cooperation/relationships, problem analysis/discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral/written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability/dependability, flexibility and ownership/accountability of actions taken. Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance with all applicable rules (federal, state, local, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Prime Contract requirements, etc.) for themselves and the company as a whole. Fosters an environment in which they will reportanyviolations or reasonably suspected violation of CNI policy, FAR, and/or CFR and are comfortable discussing the myriad compliance, conflict, FAR, CFR, etc. issues that arise during the performance of a government contract. Designs and details components and assemblies utilizing Solid Works and Mechanical AutoCAD software. Looks for opportunities to redesign legacy products. Creates designs and documentation to facilitate manufacture of products including drawings, bills of material, material specifications and design files. Guides and coordinates efforts of engineers, designers and technicians. Develops and maintains engineering designs, calculations, processes and procedures. Responsible for taking the lead on design projects from concept to production. Produces necessary engineering calculations and component specifications. Interfaces with designers and other engineers in team environment. Checks work of others for accuracy, tolerances, as well as the applicability of the design. Develops project schedule to meet deadlines. Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company. Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor's instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output. Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and co-workers. Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources. Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions as the best of own ability. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering and a minimum of five (5) years' relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGRISTRATION JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES Proficient with Solid Works, Mechanical AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. Skilled in time management in order to multi-task and meet production deadlines. Skilled in team-building techniques and principles in order to maintain organize team participation and meet production deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to learn and apply new software in order to maintain cutting edge technology. Ability to maintain project files for ease of access for updates and changes. Ability to use time effectively in order to multi-task and meet production deadlines. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to apply basic math principles including adding, subtracting, multiplying , and dividing in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Must be able to talk and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. May be required to lift, push or pull 50 pounds or more using cart or hand truck. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. May work near moving or mechanical parts. May have exposure to chemicals, fumes, warehouse environment or adverse weather conditions. May be required to use safety and personal protective equipment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
