Product Designer

EJ•East Jordan, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

EJ is seeking a Product Designer to support existing products and new business opportunities from concept through production. The role coordinates multiple projects, supports sales activities, and creates and maintains design-related project documents, including specification reviews, drawings, solid models, bills of materials, stack-up analyses, validation plans, product and process specifications, and change orders. The Product Designer works with individuals and cross-functional teams to develop and maintain products that meet or exceed customer expectations, with a focus on continuous improvement in quality, delivery, and cost. The role is based at EJ’s Product Development Office in East Jordan, Michigan. The position involves designing infrastructure cast products, supporting customers and sales with product design and technical consultation, and helping implement new products in manufacturing. The successful candidate is expected to work professionally with sales personnel and customers, manage competing demands and tight deadlines, take initiative, and use hands-on and analytical problem-solving skills.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent from a college or technical school, and/or one year of 3D modeling experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with 3D modeling; SolidWorks is preferred.
Experience with finite element analysis techniques.
Ability to conceptualize verbal projects and directives from prospective and current customers.
Ability to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines.
Self-initiative and a strong desire to learn new skills and create innovative solutions.
Experience with common Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Ability to present oneself in a diplomatic and professional manner when interacting by phone and in person with EJ sales personnel and customers.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with casting design.
Familiarity with engineering materials such as iron, steel, aluminum, plastics, composites, adhesives, and epoxies.

Responsibilities

Create models and drawings using SolidWorks CAD Design and AutoCAD.
Develop expertise in designing infrastructure cast products.
Learn customer and industry requirements and specifications and offer design solutions.
Provide product design, consultation, service, and technical support to customers and sales.
Assist with project drawings, cost estimates, schedules, written descriptions, and instructions.
Assist with product number and process setup.
Collaborate with Sales, Quality, Manufacturing, Testing, and Purchasing, and provide input to the cross-functional team.
Work with manufacturing to implement new products, including processes, routings, bills of materials, standards, and new-product setup.
Resolve design and installation questions.
Prepare project status reports and maintain communication among involved parties to prevent conflicts and support progress to completion.
Assist with customer complaint investigations, reporting, and follow-up.
Lead efforts to improve product quality as experienced by customers.
Provide troubleshooting assistance to Sales, including part setup corrections and field problem assistance.
Promote safety awareness, accident prevention, and employee involvement in maintaining a safe work environment.
Promote the company culture, mission, vision, and core values.