Design Engineer

MINNESOTA WIRE & CABLE COMPANY•Eau Claire, WI

5d•$76,186 - $114,280•Onsite

About The Position

Design Engineer I is responsible for the design and implementation of new products. Design products that meet or exceed customer expectations. Concurrent engineering activities required with both Customer and Process Engineering. Responsibilities include development and documentation of designs that insure customers design intent while maximizing profits. Individual will also interface with customers addressing; requests, complaints, and sustaining efforts to insure quality products. Individual will interface with multiple organizations within the company.

Requirements

1-3 years of demonstrated aptitude in Design Engineering.
Associate’s Degree in Engineering, certificate program preferred, or equivalent experience
Ability to effectively communicate and interface with peers as well as executive level management both in an oral and written format.
Ability to work well under pressure
Excellent organizational skills, able to set priorities, and responsive to customer requests.
Demonstrated ability to execute results against strategy and meet critical deadlines.
Demonstrates perspective and ethical behavior.
Highly motivated and enthusiastic.
Knowledge/experience in wire & cable industry.
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

SolidWorks is preferred.
Self motivated. Able to establish priorities and complete in a timely manner.
Create and maintain a positive team work environment with multiple functions across the company.
Able to communicate effectively, both oral and written, within the company and with suppliers and customers.
Be proficient in engineering software such as (but not limited to) SolidWorks CAD.
Expand technical expertise in assigned areas of focus.

Responsibilities

Lead design efforts on a project-by-project basis. Efforts will require concurrent engineering development with Process Engineering and/or Research and Development.
Identify and act on new technologies, materials and processes that improve on Minnesota Wire’s technical footprint.
Consolidate parts, materials and processes that are common to Minnesota Wire (when at all possible) to insure purchasing leverage and meet quoted costs.
Provide design solutions for customers considering manufacturability/materials/product quality.
Design/develop/revise prototypes.
Assist in the design and development of manufacturing processes
Responsible for accurate design documentation to ASME Y14.5M standards.
Meet delivery dates for released products, samples, and prototypes.
Seek out design process in efficiencies to improve time to market.
Compliance of all Minnesota Wire Safety standards.
Compliance with all Minnesota Wire Policies and regulations, i.e. ISO (International Standards Organizations), ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations)
Other duties as required.