Design Engineer

The Pond Guy Inc. • Armada, MI

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About The Position

The Pond Guy / Airmax, Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer to join its product development team. The role creates virtual models and drawings that show the details and assembly methods for consumer products and mechanical components. The engineer will develop designs, solve design problems, support product testing, and contribute ideas for improving existing products and developing new ones. The role also involves working with engineers and departments such as Purchasing, Production, and Customer Service, and coaching, training, reviewing, and developing R&D staff.

The position requires extensive computer use and a high degree of organization, follow-up, and communication. It is a full-time salaried position, scheduled Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., with occasional evening or weekend projects outside normal business hours. The work includes physical activity such as repetitive motions, manual dexterity with small components, frequent bending, stooping, and standing, and handling packages weighing 25–50 pounds, or up to 150 pounds with assistance.

Requirements

• Proficiency in computer-aided design.
• Proficient math skills in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Knowledge of common terms and techniques.
• Familiarity with injection molding processes and mold design.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions for extended periods and demonstrate manual dexterity when working with small components.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, and stand for long durations.
• Ability to lift, lower, and carry packages typically weighing 25–50 pounds and handle packages up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Organization, follow-up, and communication skills.
• A positive, resourceful, can-do attitude and readiness to get things done.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; the position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Design virtual models from various inputs and update files when appropriate.
• Develop detailed designs for mechanical products.
• Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve existing products and develop new products.
• Resolve design problems.
• Assemble products and document testing of existing and new products.
• Review and analyze specifications.
• Draft technical details and specify dimensions, materials, and procedures.
• Draw and design parts ranging in detail from 0.0001 inches up to several feet.
• Consult technical handbooks and tables during the prototype phase.
• Use computer-aided design and drafting systems, such as Solidworks, Mastercam, and Cimatron, to prepare drawings.
• Create and store drawings electronically.
• Prepare engineering drawings that detail plans and specifications.
• Use sketches, oral instructions, and marked-up drawings to create and edit 3D models and detailed drawings of parts and assemblies.
• Coach, train, review, and develop R&D staff.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits with multiple plan options
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay effective immediately, with eight recognized holidays
• 401(k) with 4% employer match and revenue sharing
• Employee referral program
• Additional training programs, including career development and department shadows

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed