Design Engineer

The Boler Company®•Freeport, IL

About The Position

Position Purpose: Position is responsible for developing and drafting drawings of die layouts, review specifications, develop tooling designs and define manufacturing process to form complete forgings, while consulting with customers, vendors and others to determine and formulate estimates and resolve issues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
Background in mechanics and materials a plus
Solid physics-based background preferred
Proficiency in CAD, PRO-E and Solidworks required
0-3 years’ experience in mechanical or manufacturing engineering
Detailed-oriented, team player with an analytical mind, and good problem-solving capabilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Good time management, ability to multi-task, prioritize work and provide timely feed-back to management
Self-motivated, self-starter, ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and demanding environment with a flexible approach towards changing work methods, deadlines, and variable workloads
Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure and to deliver to tight deadlines
Ability to work assigned shift and remain awake and alert during assigned shift is required
Reporting to work for assigned shift, maintaining a physical presence and performing assigned work for the duration of assigned shift is required
Strong mathematical skills, proficient with Excel
Knowledge of materials, specifications, and tolerances
Strong problem solving abilities
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow instructions, drawings, specifications and technical documents
Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced algebra, trigonometry and geometry
Ability to keep accurate records
Ability to analyze and diagnose problems and/or non-conformance in processes and products and coordinate corrective action
Ability to work under pressure and adhere to schedules
Ability to work safely and keep area clean
Ability to organize work according to schedule and load
Ability to multi-task and work independently and under some pressure in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines
Good verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills. Able to communicate clearly, concisely and achieve intended objective
Strong leadership skills to develop an effective team environment
Ability to work assigned shift and remain awake and alert during assigned shift is required
Reporting to work for assigned shift, maintaining a physical presence and performing assigned work for the duration of assigned shift is required
Ability to work in a variety of environments which may include exposure to extreme heat, humidity, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, loud noise, and all weather conditions

Responsibilities

DESIGN TOOLING TO MEET PRODUCTS SPECIFICATIONS
PERFORM TOOL QUALIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT
PARTICIPATE IN DESIGN REVIEWS
PERFORM DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURABILITY
IMPLEMENT COST EFFECTIVE TOOL DESIGN CHANGES
COLLABORATE WITH OTHER TEAM MEMBERS DURING TOOL QUALIFICATION, SAMPLING AND FINAL PART APPROVAL
DEVELOP MANUFACTURING PROCESSES BY STUDYING PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO RESEARCHING, DESIGNING, MODIFYING, TESTING MANUFACTURING METHODS AND EQUIPMENT
IMPROVE MANUFACTURING EFFICIENCY BY ANALYZING TOOLING AND PROCESS
GENERATE AND IMPLEMENT COST REDUCTION IDEAS
PREPARE ESTIMATES OF NEW FORGING REQUIREMENTS SUCH AS TOLERANCES, MACHINING REQUIREMENTS, DIE STEEL SIZING, AND FORGING MODEL PROPOSALS AS REQUESTED BY THE CUSTOMER
Develop and maintain design standards
Maintain complete project records in assigned locations
Improve designs whenever possible; including safety, quality, assembly & service ease, and cost considerations
Adhere to project release due dates
Ensure designs meet customer specifications and expectations. Customers could be both external and internal
Assist in design review and continuous improvement meetings
Draft drawings of die layouts as necessary to form complete forgings
Analyze drawings, sketches, and design data of part to determine material requirements (die blocks, inserts, etc.), dimension
Determine number of dies and types of die sets required to produce complete part based on knowledge of die forming processes and machines
Create drawings, documentation and CAD models of forgings, sufficient for manufacture of the die and production parts
Supervise the coordination of resources
Troubleshoot, assist, and direct Tool & Die employees with technical problem solving
Consult with customers, vendors and other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
Review data to determine material and process requirements
Observe sampling of newly developed die sets in production machine to determine needs to redesign and readiness for production use
Actively participate in efforts to establish and promote a safe and healthy work environment. Follow policies, programs, and procedures for the reduction and elimination of work related accidents and provide feedback to promote safer work behaviors and conditions