Design Engineer

Job Description

Ø POSITION SUMMARY: Develops customer concepts and prepares files for manufacturing, works with development department to assure designs are properly documented.

Ø ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Develop project objectives by reviewing customer job files

Determine project schedule by calculating time requirements

Maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems

Prepare model and drawings for manufacturing department

Accountable for the successful completion of engineering projects

Ensure effective engineering and customer communications

Maintain product and company reputation by complying with federal ITAR regulations

Ø ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBLITIES:

Assume other responsibilities as required

Ø PRIMARY PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS:

Meet the required delivery dates for all assigned jobs

Meet customer delivery requirements

Meet quality requirements of all assigned processes

Conduct all operations in a safe manner

Ø QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

A genuine belief in continuous improvement and disciplined processes and a willingness to analyze, challenge and change processes, if needed, to create a more efficient environment and culture. Must also understand how to communicate these transformational changes to a diverse workforce.

Organizational and time management skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Self-starter with ability to multi-task and prioritize work day/projects independently

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Computer literate (Solidworks, Cadkey, Windows, MS office, E-mail, Internet)

Knowledge of Unigraphics a plusØ EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and/or 5 years of experience with advanced knowledge, obtained usually through a combination of experience and continuing education

Ø CERTIFICATION/LICENSE REQUIRED:

Valid Driver's license

Ø PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Ø WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required.

Benefits may include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with company contributions

Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays

Life insurance and disability coverage

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Permanent