Job Summary:
The Senior Design Engineer will be responsible for leading program-level designs and prototype fabrications for complex enclosure solutions that produce the required performance and features to provide greater value for our customers. This position will require primarily job-centered decision-making and close collaboration with others involved in the process. The Senior Design Engineer will manage multiple projects.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Lead projects from concept through to launch.
- Draw and design package preparation and release.
- Develop requirements and analyze product design data to determine conformance to established design selection criteria, standardized parts and equipment use, and design-to-cost practices.
- Maintain and upgrade existing products.
- Establish test plans and execute 3rd party certifications.
- Lead the development and testing of prototypes for new product ideas and create product specifications.
- Create and maintain project development plans and create and execute Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)
- Lead cross-functional teams to design, develop, test, and redesign existing products.
- Generate and release full bills of material for manufacturing.
- Identify non-conformances and root causes to initiate and implement solutions.
- Assist in other duties as required.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize work and adhere to strict deadlines.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
- Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and strong problem-solving abilities.
- Independent and self-driven while working in a team environment.
- Ability to identify problems that need resolution, propose solutions, and escalate as needed.
Education and Experience:
- A bachelor's degree, preferably in General or Mechanical Engineering, is required.
- A master's in mechanical engineering is preferred.
- At least 7 years of experience in product development is required in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with Sheet Metal (Aluminum, Steel, Galvanized) is required.
- At least 5 years of CREO/Windchill experience is desired.
- Experience with another 3D CAD system will be considered.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is desired.
- Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment is desired.
- Knowledge of MS Project and Visio desired.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with appliance regulatory and testing agencies such as UL, CEC, ASTM, IEC, CE, and RoHS a plus.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described are representative of those that an employee must successfully perform. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Employees must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions.
- Employees regularly work in an office environment.
- Occasionally work in a Lab, manufacturing field environment using the required PPE.
The pay range for this position is $100,000 - $130,000 annually. The base pay offered may vary depending on the position offered, geographic location, education, training, and/or experience.
