Design Engineer lll

MITER Brands•Phoenix, AZ

6d•$87,000 - $108,000

About The Position

Western Architectural Openings (WAO), part of MITER Brands, is seeking a Design Engineer III to develop innovative solutions for new products and revisions to existing products. The role supports the development of products, processes, and people within the organization. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, WAO manufactures luxury fenestration products. The Design Engineer III develops manufacturing-friendly design solutions, creates CAD models and prototypes, validates designs through testing, and prepares related documentation. The role leads design reviews and engineering project work, coordinating with cross-functional partners and communicating scope and status to leadership. Projects may span concept development, prototyping, testing, certification, and production readiness, with responsibility for schedule, budget, and scope. The position requires a relevant engineering or technical education, design engineering experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office and 2D/3D CAD, and willingness to travel according to business needs. Knowledge of process improvement and failure-analysis methods is also required. SolidWorks, FEA, and machine-tool experience are preferred. MITER Brands offers competitive pay, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off and holidays, and benefits supporting health, wellness, and financial protection. The company does not offer employer sponsorship at this time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited engineering course of study or another four-year technical discipline, or a relevant two-year associate degree combined with 10 years of experience.
At least 4 years of design engineering experience.
Fluency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Willingness to travel depending on business needs.
Practical knowledge of process improvement and development tools such as 8D, Six Sigma, DMAIC, and Stage Gate.
Experience predicting potential failure modes using methods such as design FMEA, Fishbone, and 5-Whys.
Proficiency using 2D and 3D computer-aided drafting/design software.
Strong time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Customer focus for internal and external customers.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Self-starter who can work independently.

Nice To Haves

SolidWorks 3D experience.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience.
Experience using machine tools such as a mill or lathe.

Responsibilities

Follow company safety policy and use appropriate personal protective equipment where required.
Develop innovative, manufacturing-friendly design solutions for new and existing products.
Generate 2D and 3D CAD models according to company drafting standards.
Design and create prototypes to demonstrate and verify fit, form, and function.
Lead design reviews to support cross-functional collaboration and project success.
Create and execute test plans to validate design concepts.
Document and peer-review test results using test report templates.
Develop or modify bills of materials according to design intent and certification testing.
Create product specifications and instructions that align with customer requirements and supplier capabilities.
Communicate and coordinate with product managers, supply chain, suppliers, process development, quality, sales, marketing, finance, and IT to implement product design solutions.
Lead and manage engineering projects and timelines through project planning and timely task execution.
Lead technical components of multiple projects and communicate project scope and status to leadership through written communication, presentations, and the new product development methodology.
Manage multiple concurrent projects within budget, schedule, and scope constraints.
Advance projects from concept through prototyping, testing, certification, and production readiness.