Design Engineer

IDEX•Crawfordsville, IN

19d

About The Position

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you. Primary Function Leads the development and design of enhanced products, driving technical excellence and strategic alignment with business goals. Applies initiative, creativity, and advanced problem-solving skills to deliver impactful solutions while exercising sound independent judgment to meet departmental and organizational objectives.

Requirements

BSME/MET degree from an accredited college or university required.
Comprehensive drafting knowledge, including 3D model creation, 2D drawing creation, dimensioning and tolerancing required.
3-5 years of experience in product design, or related engineering experience required.
Knowledge of various manufacturing processes, including machining, assembly, casting, injection molding highly desired
Experience with DFMEA’s, PFMEA’s (Failure Mode Effect Analysis) desired
Experience with GD&T(Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) desired
Experience with plastic injection molded components desired
Experience with RCCM (Root Cause Counter Measure) desired
Initiative & drive for results
Demonstrated productivity, multi-tasking ability, patience, and dependability
Effective and influential communication skills (written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal).
Ability to work effectively within a team environment and solo assignments.
Effective project management
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Proficient with Autodesk Inventor 3D modeling and 2D prints.

Responsibilities

Conceives and develops product design improvements and enhancements.
Defines product concepts, specifications, timelines, and development plans.
Prepares and delivers technical and project design reviews to internal teams and customers.
Coordinates design implementation across all manufacturing processes.
Develops catalog specifications and technical documentation.
Collaborates with Supply Chain to evaluate and select vendor-supplied components.
Partners with Sales, Marketing, and customers to ensure product solutions meet expectations and requirements.
Works with Process Engineering to improve manufacturability and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborates with Quality Engineering to customer quality concerns through product re-designs, tolerance stack-up analysis, and driving CPAR’s (Corrective, Preventative Action Requests) to closure.
Investigates, prepares, and implements engineering change notices (ECNs).
Identifies and drives VAVE projects relating to cost reductions, supplier changes, and re-designs due to quality issues.
Reviews technical developments and highlights relevant design concepts, products, or materials applicable to current offerings.
Provides technical consultation to internal teams, customers, and distributors.
Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally to support business needs (5-10%)