Design Engineer

The Pond Guy•Armada, MI

About The Position

The Pond Guy / Airmax, Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer to join its product development team. The company manufactures and distributes pond, lake, and water garden products, including aeration systems, fountains, and water treatments, to customers nationwide. The position focuses on using Computer Aided Design to create virtual models and detailed drawings for consumer products and mechanical components, showing product details and assembly methods. The engineer will receive clear examples of expected quality and is expected to grow with the company. The role involves extensive computer use and interaction with engineers and departments including Purchasing, Production, and Customer Service. Organization, follow-up, and communication skills are important. The position is full-time and salaried, with a schedule between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and occasional evening or weekend projects outside normal business hours. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates receiving an offer must pass a drug/toxins test and background check.

Requirements

Computer Aided Design proficiency.
Proficient math skills in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
Knowledge of common terms and techniques.
Familiarity with injection molding processes and mold design.
Ability to perform repetitive motions for extended periods; demonstrate manual dexterity with small components; frequently bend, stoop, and stand for long durations; lift, lower, and carry packages typically weighing 25–50 lbs; and handle packages up to 150 lbs with assistance.
Organization, follow-up, and communication skills.
Availability to work between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with occasional evening or weekend projects outside normal business hours.
Authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Successful completion of a drug/toxins test and background check if offered the position.

Responsibilities

Design virtual models from various inputs and update files when appropriate.
Develop detailed designs for mechanical products and contribute ideas for improving existing products and developing new products.
Resolve design problems.
Assemble and document testing of existing and new products.
Review and analyze specifications; draft technical details; and specify dimensions, materials, and procedures.
Draw and design parts in detail, from 0.0001 inches up to several feet.
Consult technical handbooks and tables during the prototype phase.
Use Computer Aided Design and Drafting systems, such as Solidworks, Mastercam, and Cimatron, to prepare drawings.
Create and store drawings electronically and prepare engineering drawings detailing plans and specifications.
Use sketches, oral instructions, and marked-up drawings to create and edit 3D models and detailed drawings of parts and assemblies.
Coach, train, review, and develop R&D staff.
Coordinate and communicate with engineers and other departments, including Purchasing, Production, and Customer Service.