Design Engineer

Yanmar Compact Equipment North America, Inc.•Grand Rapids, MN

6d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Yanmar Compact Equipment North America designs, manufactures, and supports compact equipment for construction, landscaping, utility, land management, and agriculture markets. Its products are sold primarily through an independent third-party dealer network. The Design Engineer develops and applies engineering methods, theories, and research techniques to investigate and solve technical challenges involving mechanical, structural, electrical, and/or hydraulic systems. The role plans and carries out technical projects addressing the processes, design, and development of the company’s products. The position is based in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, in the Operations department, with a Monday–Thursday work schedule. It is a full-time, exempt role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Agricultural Engineering.
1–5 years of experience with mechanical system design.
Proficiency with Creo and Windchill.
Total Quality Systems experience.
DFM and Six Sigma experience.
Experience with GD&T.
Experience with hydraulic/electrical control systems.
Knowledge of machine standards and compliance.
Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent verbal, written, listening, and presentation skills.
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
Self-starter able to work with and/or lead cross-functional teams.
Effective project management skills and ability to implement change and engage others in the organization as needed.
Strong commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Experience with microprocessor-based control systems.
Experience with structural analysis and ANSYS finite element analysis software.

Responsibilities

Design and validate mechanical, structural, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
Develop new concepts from initial design through market release.
Document designs by creating models, assemblies, and drawings in Creo.
Analyze designs using traditional methods, dynamic testing, and finite element analysis software.
Coordinate design activities to meet applicable safety and performance standards in countries where CTL and SSL machines are sold.
Conduct test-track validation of designs.
Coordinate work with offsite and offshore resources as needed.
Solve problems creatively within company standards and processes, using appropriate resources.
Plan projects and monitor progress against program objectives.
Document designs and act as a liaison with suppliers and other disciplines.
Set up, perform, and document tests on components and machines.
Support manufacturing through continuous improvement and problem resolution.