Design Engineer

Snap-on Inc • Kenosha, WI

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About The Position

The Design Engineer assists with completing product designs and development for mechanical projects related to Snap-on’s business interests and customers. The role applies new product development activities to new product concept and product improvement projects, emphasizing manufacturability, customer satisfaction, project time-frame, and potential profitability. The engineer also assists in developing next-generation products that exceed customer expectations.

The position involves coordinating and completing basic product development projects, carrying out ideas to improve product or process performance, using analytical and experimental techniques to execute new product opportunities, and preparing technical reports and project documentation. The engineer assists with designing and performing laboratory experiments to prove concepts and applies technical knowledge and judgment to reach conclusions that meet customer needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Science.
• 0–4 years of related technical experience.
• Ability to carry out routine product tasks and/or process enhancements using basic theory, engineering principles, investigative techniques, analysis, and judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective solutions to technical problems.
• Strong technical skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Integrity and objectivity.
• Solid communication skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Technical problem-solving competency.
• Project management skills.
• Engineering analysis competency.
• Innovation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with vehicle repair.
• Reasonable proficiency in Computer Aided Design software, preferably CATIA.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete basic product development projects.
• Carry out ideas to enhance product and/or process performance in a timely manner.
• Execute new product opportunities using analytical and experimental techniques.
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation, including conclusions and recommendations for future work.
• Assist in designing and performing laboratory experiments to prove out concepts.
• Apply technical techniques and background to reach conclusions that meet customer needs and opportunities.
• Use learned technical techniques and judgment to complete assigned tasks.
• Enhance technical knowledge through further formal or informal education.
• Develop interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

• Paid time off, vacation, and paid holidays.
• Market-competitive compensation.
• Retirement programs, including a 401(k) plan with matching employer contributions.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with an annual optional enrollment period.
• Basic dental, basic life, and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Business travel accident insurance.
• Health education programs, including smoking cessation, annual wellness screening, and seasonal flu shot.
• Bonus and incentives depending on position and level.
• Base pay progression through lateral and promotional development on managerial and technical career paths.
• Tuition Assistance Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level