NPD Design Engineer - Part Time

Crenlo Engineered Cabs•Watertown, SD

About The Position

This is a part-time position for a strong team player with the ability to adapt to various tasks. The primary responsibilities include design creation with consideration of customer needs, manufacturing processes, welding requirements, and engineering principles. The role requires strong communication skills and interaction with customers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
3-5 years relevant work experience, with demonstrated proficiency and working knowledge in respective area.
Advanced design ability of new design work for release of several major projects cleanly into production.
Evidence of clean design files and budget control.
Evidence of proficiency in performing engineering calculations.
Proficient with Pro-Engineer, Solid Works, or similar 3D modeling software.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing practices.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
Accurate designs using best modeling practices.
Customer interaction (internal and external).
Cross department support (cost estimate, purchasing, etc) – including production.
Development of accurate drawing packages.
Participate in internal and external design reviews.
Improves WIEC Engineering specifications & drafting standards including GD&T.
Strong knowledge of Engineering Principals.
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
Flexibility and adaptability to change.
Demonstrated ability to produced accurate detailed models and drawings.
Strong manufacturing support.
Individual and team problem solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Mentor and develop junior staff.
Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Develop electrical, mechanical and/or non-metallic design content with data-based justifications.
Consistently develop designs through a detailed understanding of WIEC manufacturing capabilities and best practices into design decisions.
Develop and maintain technical relationships with suppliers.
Utilize advanced understanding of GD&T requirements and manufacturing process capabilities for execution of designs.
Demonstrate detailed understanding and act as a technical authority for 5-7 key CAB main component design areas.
Coordinate the purchasing, fabrication, and build of CAB prototypes and pre-production units.
Provide concise and effective technical guidance and communication to customers; build effective technical communication paths with customers.
Ensure designs meet all relevant industry standards and codes.
Document all design decisions with appropriate justification in design files.
Lead design reviews and support justification for design decisions.
Contribute to design.
Lead root cause analyses processes for effective problem definition and development of corrective actions.
Translate end-user functional requirements into product specifications.
Proactively identify and mitigate design risks prior to prototype and pre-production builds.
Develop design recommendations and provide fact-based justifications to internal and external customers.
Create accurate designs meeting customer needs (both internal and external).
Maintain accurate and complete design files/records.
Create accurate build drawings.
Meet all due dates.