Design Engineer

Dover Corporation • Kent, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Design Engineer is responsible for performing calculations, developing designs, technically supporting customers as well as outside vendors for new projects for Pelletizers, Pulverizers, Polymer/Extrusion pump systems, Screen changer systems, water baths, air-knives etc. utilizing SolidWorks, the SAP MRP System and associated programs. The Design Engineer will review project specifications, develop solutions, create drawings for customer approval. After approval will, create final assembly and detail models & drawings, bills of materials and support the Project Coordinators through project completion. On time performance of the above is crucial. Travel may be required to support sales personnel and aid in resolving customer process or performance issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or an Associate Degree in Engineering with 5 years relevant work experience in a technical discipline in lieu of a four year degree
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in a Design/Project Engineering Role
• Project Management experience
• Experience in the use of CAD software, SolidWorks; a must
• Experience developing bill of materials

Nice To Haves

• College graduate with Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering degree
• Training on logic circuits, electric motors, gears / mechanical devices
• Familiar with large rotating equipment
• Familiarity with SAP MRP System
• Mechanical or electrical design background
• Proficiency with CRM/Database tools
• Proven project management skills
• Understanding of pricing strategies

Responsibilities

• Support the entire project, beginning with the project handoff from the Sales Team Member and ending with the shipment of the complete system.
• Interface with Applications and Sales Personnel to ensure successful implementation of applicable designs.
• Work with customers during the design and drawing approval process.
• Create drawing numbers, Create part numbers and Bills of Materials in the SAP MRP system.
• Perform required mechanical calculations to properly size the equipment for the specific requirements.
• Design of complete system assemblies utilizing SolidWorks 3D CAD programs, complete with Bills of Materials within the specified lead time achieving on time delivery.
• Create sub-assembly and manufacturing drawings for the system components.
• Coordinate component procurement with purchasing to ensure timely delivery of critical components.
• Maintain expert level of product knowledge and applications.
• Extensive interaction with customers, partners and teams via phone, email, MS Teams.
• Occasional travel in support of training and customer requirements and support (5-10%).
• Listen, understand and convey customer requirements.
• Strive to develop collaborative relationships with piers at other Maag locations.
• Other tasks as assigned by Director of Operations.
• Support assembly teams by resolving any unforeseen issues during the assembly process.
• Resolve customer issues or difficulties in a manner that is consistent with the company mission, values and financial objectives.
• Maintain professional business relationships with target or assigned accounts.
• Provide status of ongoing projects and future projects.
• Participate in weekly scheduled project management and engineering team meetings.

Benefits

• a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• wellness programs
• health savings account
• health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
• supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
• optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
• adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
• commuter benefits
• parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
• paid time off, including 10 paid holidays per calendar year
• paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually
• 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• tuition assistance
• business travel services
• employee discounts
• an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree