Engineering Consultant

Federal Signal Corporation•Leeds, AL

40d

About The Position

Key Activities/Responsibilities: Develops layouts concepts, parameters and designs for new and existing product re-designs. Uses mathematics, statistics, dynamics and other engineering disciplines for calculations and evaluation of alternatives for current product design and their functionality in current product designs. Performs analysis as required to insure meeting product performance and reliability requirements. Conducts feasibility studies and prepares preliminary cost estimates of designs and redesigns. Assists in generating detail specifications of the individual components of the new design and replacement components in end of life and in cost reductions projects. May write rough draft of changes to customer instruction sheet. Fabricates mockups and builds working prototypes of new products. Writes Engineering Change Requests and product structures. Perform product evaluations to determine if engineering standards are met Works with and assists operations, industrial/test engineering, and other engineering function personnel during the course of design projects to achieve desired outcome. Summarizes research and development work in a report and specification. Assist in the development of work instructions that convey design intent to the assembly process. Troubleshoot product systems as required and works directly with technicians and assemblers to resolve issues. Understand multi-level product Bill of Material structure to effectively develop options and/ or accessories to support product sales. Perform product evaluations to determine if engineering standards are met. Flexibility to perform other duties and assignments as required.

Requirements

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, or related field.
Previous experience in manufacturing setting is a plus.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a process driven environment.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Familiar with Microsoft Office programs.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in manufacturing setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develops layouts concepts, parameters and designs for new and existing product re-designs.
Uses mathematics, statistics, dynamics and other engineering disciplines for calculations and evaluation of alternatives for current product design and their functionality in current product designs.
Performs analysis as required to insure meeting product performance and reliability requirements.
Conducts feasibility studies and prepares preliminary cost estimates of designs and redesigns.
Assists in generating detail specifications of the individual components of the new design and replacement components in end of life and in cost reductions projects.
May write rough draft of changes to customer instruction sheet.
Fabricates mockups and builds working prototypes of new products.
Writes Engineering Change Requests and product structures.
Perform product evaluations to determine if engineering standards are met
Works with and assists operations, industrial/test engineering, and other engineering function personnel during the course of design projects to achieve desired outcome.
Summarizes research and development work in a report and specification.
Assist in the development of work instructions that convey design intent to the assembly process.
Troubleshoot product systems as required and works directly with technicians and assemblers to resolve issues.
Understand multi-level product Bill of Material structure to effectively develop options and/ or accessories to support product sales.
Perform product evaluations to determine if engineering standards are met.
Flexibility to perform other duties and assignments as required.