Production Engineer I

Shield Casework•Kansas City, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Shield, we don't build ordinary products. We create the locker rooms championship programs train in, the spaces elite athletes rally in, and the healthcare environments trusted by some of the nation's leading hospitals. Every project is custom. Every solution is engineered with purpose. And every team member plays a role in bringing those solutions to life. Reporting to the Design and Estimating Manager, this role is the bridge between Design and Production, and produces drawings which are essential for fabrication while maintaining design intent for the client. The Production Engineer I is an entry level role, responsible for working with a team to create and provide unique solutions for our diverse clients and projects, including all aspects of engineering with guidance and collaboration from more senior Engineering team members.

Requirements

Ability to perform day-to-day tasks while thinking outside of the box
Ability to successfully execute projects on tight deadlines and to perform at high levels in a fast paced and ever-changing work environment
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to visualize fabrication processes and how Engineering can help increase safety and efficiency while decreasing cost
Capacity to find solutions with a collaborative, positive attitude
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Can work independently, while still asking questions and for advice from tenured Engineering team members when needed
Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design or similar degree required
2-3 years of experience in a Production Engineer or similar role required
Functional understanding of Design Engineering principles
Strong knowledge and working experience with Solidworks, preferably in a workplace setting

Nice To Haves

Casework, furniture or cabinet building experience preferred
Experience with CNC machining, CAM software and Adobe Creative Suite is a plus

Responsibilities

Uses Solidworks at a proficient level to create high quality, accurate and timely production drawings, which require some redlining
Focuses on process details by receiving, interpreting, and executing information from both internal and external clients
Communicates effectively with all internal departments and all levels of personnel within the company
Ensures components and assemblies adhere to applicable industry and business standards
Completes assigned projects on time and within stated budget
Communicates with the Operations team on a consistent basis to ensure the project is moving through production process correctly and on time
Works proactively with the Production team to own and fix any errors during the production process up to and including install
Ensures Bills of Materials are accurate and complete, minimizing non-standard parts