Design Engineer

ebm-papst•Farmington, CT

9d•$90,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Design Engineer in the Research & Development department is responsible for updating and improving existing designs, models, and detailed drawings of air mover components and assemblies, while supporting collaboration between Design, Production, and Manufacturing teams. The role develops and models prototypes based on manufacturing capabilities, supports prototype assembly, and identifies critical tooling requirements. It also creates and maintains engineering drawings and models using Creo, and manages materials, Bills of Materials, and related master data in SAP. The position applies appropriate manufacturing tolerances and applicable ISO and ANSI drafting standards. It also uses Excel VBA to automate repetitive tasks, consolidate SAP data, and improve reporting and workflow tracking. The engineer organizes and leads design reviews, coordinates special-order component requirements with Sourcing, determines the qualification scope for mechanical components, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Two years of engineering design experience, including design methods, engineering materials, and associated manufacturing methods.

Responsibilities

Organize and lead Design Review meetings; record action items, assign tasks, track workflow, and close tasks upon completion.
Use SAP to submit material requests; create and maintain Bills of Materials; update material descriptions and master data; and retrieve or modify relevant information.
Design prototypes using knowledge of manufacturing capabilities, model them in 3D using Creo, identify critical tooling requirements, and assist with prototype assembly.
Apply parametric and surface modeling techniques in Creo to modify existing 3D models and develop new designs.
Design components with appropriate manufacturing tolerances and coordinate special-order component requirements with the Sourcing Department.
Create and update detailed drawings in Creo in accordance with applicable ISO and ANSI standards, including proper dimensioning, tolerancing, and drafting practices.
Develop and maintain Excel VBA to automate repetitive tasks, consolidate SAP data in Excel, and streamline reporting and workflow tracking.
Apply mathematics including probability, statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Use relevant methods and skills such as sheet metal flat pattern development, bend tables, conceptual design, assembly creation, design development, materials, plating and painting, bend reliefs, tolerance issues, quality initiatives, GDT conversions, drafting, drawing conversion, data management, SAP terminal usage, FMEA, project management, and ECO processing.
Determine the scope of qualification of mechanical components.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow Employee Handbook policies and procedures and uphold organizational values.
Contribute to a positive work environment and report for work consistently and on time.
Report unsafe conditions or practices to supervision.