Design Engineer- Ames

United Equipment Accessories•Ames, IA

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Design Engineer develops innovative, high quality, and reliable products to satisfy our customer’s motion application needs while integrating technical and economic factors, feasibility, time and cost limitations Provide superior technical support and service to current and potential customers, assessing product and service requirements throughout the sales process including installation recommendations or technical assistance, as required, and travel to customer sites, exhibits, tradeshows, and other events – both nationally and internationally Collaborate with a cross-functional team that includes sales, customer service, marketing, engineering, supply chain and manufacturing to communicate product specifications, standard requirements, design and design changes for engineering and manufacturing to assure realization of customer requests Other tasks, projects and duties as assigned by the Electrical Engineering Supervisor. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: The Design Engineer reports and is fully accountable to the Electrical Engineering Supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline is required. Electrical/electronics engineering experience is preferred.
Minimum four (4) years demonstrated success in design engineering, new product development, establishment of component specification testing, lean manufacturing and ISO or similar Quality system experience preferred
Highly motivated individual with strong listening, written and oral communication skills is necessary to effectively follow instructions, collect and disseminate information with customers, suppliers, and employees at all levels of the organization. Exemplary customer service skills and prompt responses to inquiries are essential. Professionalism, time management, organization, and prioritization skills are critical competencies. Advanced mathematical, statistical analysis, and problem solving skills are required. Technology savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Solidworks, or similar 3D CAD, and a manufacturing ERP system. The ability to work under time and budgetary pressures is also necessary.
Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, walk, talk, and hear (with mechanical assistance if necessary) sufficiently to understand and comprehend individual one-on-one conversations. Use of hands and arms to operate equipment and handle product is also necessary. Possess specific vision abilities including near vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus (with corrective lenses if necessary) to perform the requirements of the position. A current and valid driver’s license and maintaining insurability for operation of company vehicles is required to perform the essential duties of this position.
Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently and possess the ability to communicate clearly on technical and business levels while maintaining professional conduct is essential. The ability to handle high pressure, high demand situations and projects with financial impact is also critical.
Follow rules and processes as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Quality Manual and Safety training regarding conduct and performance standards expected of all employees
Maintain confidentiality of private information and request utilization of non-disclosure agreements to ensure protection of company intellectual property and trade secrets
Maintain a positive work attitude that reflects the UEA Core Values (Care, Hardworking/ Dedicated, Creative Problem Solver and Knowledge Seeker)

Responsibilities

Establish, document, and evaluate finished component processing parameters for new and repeat customer orders and communicate results to the Electrical Engineering Supervisor
Collaborate with the sales team and customer to gather product specifications, research application requirements and material availability to determine production probability modifying the design, as necessary, to assure customer satisfaction
Utilize technology software to create new product designs or modify existing ones to meet quality standards, customer requests, technical and economic factors, feasibility, time, and cost limitations to assure reliability of product designs
Regularly communicate with customers to clarify and ensure understanding of product specifications, application, and working environment; assist the Customer Service Manager and inside sales staff with estimating and quote preparation, as requested
Provide regular updates to the Electrical Engineering Supervisor regarding project statuses, field, or design challenges; provide improvement or resolution suggestions to resolve impeding challenges
Knowledgeable on quality objectives and policies for the company and seeks guidance or clarification, when necessary, always working to achieve best results towards these objectives and policies
Collaborate with Quality and Supply Chain departments in evaluation of sub-component supplier quality, cost, production capability and delivery time
Support continuous improvement efforts within the function; evaluate, modify, and design processes, documenting all phases (DFMEA, ECO’s, etc.)
Provide technical expertise and instruction with machining and assembly design inquires, seeking new methods and practices to streamline and improve production time and quality
Participate in trade shows, exhibits, customers visits and other necessary events to promote UEA products and services and gather market feedback to design products that solve industry challenges
Schedule all travel arrangements, hotel, and car rentals (as applicable), and publish travel schedule and UEA office visits via Outlook Calendar
Participate in required or suggested training opportunities to enhance product knowledge, sales and technology skills
Work to achieve desired results, contribute to the department’s overall efficiency and productivity goals, and ensure overall customer satisfaction
Consistently and effectively identify, manage, and complete multiple responsibilities accurately, timely and within budget including communication and follow through on task information, status, and questions to the appropriate people
Demonstrate collaborative working relationships, good judgment, reasoning, and professional conduct in all business interactions, representing UEA favorably with employees, customers, and vendors
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor appropriate for the position and situation
Demonstrate physical, regular, and punctual attendance and communicate scheduled and unscheduled absences in advance
Perform other tasks, projects and duties as directed by Electrical Engineering Supervisor