Design Engineer (Forklift OEM)

Clark Material Handling•Lexington, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Design Engineer will be responsible to perform engineering functions as required to design and/or redesign products in accordance with quality, production, and customer standards. This role involves gathering and interpreting data from various sources to identify criteria for new and/or revised designs, coordinating efforts with internal and external departments, and creating detailed design outputs. The engineer will also perform calculations, guide others, and oversee the testing of prototypes.

Requirements

Four (4) year Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Bio Systems with Machine Design focus) or Physical Sciences
Prior experience in product engineering or related field
Basic mechanical understanding of fork truck design and operation.
Experience using a design drafting package, preferably NX and Teamcenter.
Experience using a MRP system, preferably BaaN.
Must be able to travel abroad including North America and Internationally.
Must be able to work in the U.S. indefinitely
Strong computer skills including PowerPoint and Excel
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Proven, strong project management and organizational skills necessary
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow through on multiple projects and tasks at one time
Must be authorized to work in the US indefinitely without any sponsorship

Responsibilities

Gather data concerning the product and its design from sources such as customer comments/complaints, existing designs, warranty reports, and performance/endurance testing.
Understand and interpret data to identify criteria for new and/or medication designs.
Coordinate efforts with various departments and groups, both internal and external, to the company, including Marketing, Manufacturing, Vendors, Customers, Quality Assurance, other Engineers, Senior Designers, and the Test Division.
Create and develop new and/or revised product designs.
Produce designs as CAD system output, layouts, detail drawings, SI drawings, and/or others as required.
Perform basic and complex calculations in mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic engineering.
Determine and analyze various design attributes such as strength, loads, forces, stress, tolerances, fluid pressure, and flow rates.
Guide and assist others, including Design Engineers, Designers, and others.
Field and answer questions about products and product designs.
Communicate designs and changes to others by making recommendations, proposals, and presentations.
Oversee and coordinate building, ordering, installation, and testing of prototype parts.
Work closely with the test lab to ensure tests are conducted as needed and/or conduct testing themselves.
Check and verify the completeness and accuracy of all work performed by the incumbent and the work of others.
Maintain a high level of technical competence, including knowledge of the product, customer needs, and competitor products.
Understand and apply the standards set forth in UL, NFPA, ANSI, ISO, EN, ITA, and others in all work.
Participate in Quality Improvement Teams to improve manufacturing processes, efficiency, product quality, cost, and customer relations.
Make presentations and reports about team findings.
Travel to other facilities or places to participate in meetings, examine truck operation, etc.
Investigate problems in product designs, which may require on-site observation, disassembly, inspection, and analysis of parts and components.
Assemble prototypes of trucks and/or truck components.
Share information and answer questions concerning planning, design, alterations, and production.
Use basic office technology and equipment.
Participate as a team member in work, meetings, and other functions such as transferring information, improving working relationships, developing competencies of subordinates, and contributing to team success.
Show effective concern for the quality of all output and the needs, concerns, and priorities of all customers, both internal and external.