Lead Product Design Engineer

JOB PURPOSE

Serve as a lead engineer, ensuring that new products are created and existing products are modified, such that they integrate with the fully automated ERP/MES and CAD/CAM systems. Ensure smooth mechanical design/engineering, bill of materials creation, and routings of casework and office furniture products with a strong emphasis on the overall system and user-friendly experience within the engineering team and throughout the manufacturing process.

ESSENTIAL

DUTIES and

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop Insight and Construct models using engineering principles to support manufacturing processes. Apply standardization to Engineering models for efficient end user functionality in customer experience. Create and modify routings to support optimum product yield and efficiencies throughout the manufacturing process. Apply system architectural principles to product design, focusing on the structure, organization, and scalability of the product. Owner of critical system data including product matrices, persisted properties, and standard Construct and Insight data. Work closely with other Engineers, Designers, and New Product Development to identify and solve advanced product design challenges, balancing functionality, aesthetics, and manufacturability. Create item templates to assign feature/option sets to product configurations. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams. Identify and address technical challenges and risks. Prioritize and organize work ensuring that tasks are successfully completed within defined timeframes and meet predetermined deadlines. Follow established design templates procedures and work instructions. Comply with industry design standards and drawing standards. Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

Organization and task prioritization : Able to effectively prioritize tasks to allow for work with clear objectives and ensure that all efforts are directed and aligned with the company's goals.

Critical Thinking:

Seek information, use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems, and make conclusions.

Teamwork and Cooperation :

The ability to work cooperatively within diverse teams, work groups, and across the organization, to achieve group and organizational goals.

Communication:

Articulate complex matters and effectively express ideas and information in a clear and organized manner, so it is understood by others, both orally and in writing. Attention to

Detail :

Accomplish tasks and processes completely and with a high level of accuracy.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Associate's degree in mechanical engineering or manufacturing engineering, or equivalent work experience Experience and/or

Training:

5 - 7 years in an engineering or engineering related role in a manufacturing environment. Basic understanding of mechanical design/engineering, bills of materials, routings, and manufacturing processes.

Licenses/Certificates:

None Technology/Equipment :

Basic level skills in 3D AutoCAD, Inventor, or SolidWorks. Basic understanding of ERP/MES (Enterprise Resource Planning/MES Manufacturing Execution Systems) Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or manufacturing engineering, or equivalent work experience Experience and/or

Training:

5 plus years in an engineering role in a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of mechanical design/engineering, bills of materials, routings, and manufacturing processes.

Licenses/Certificates:

SolidWorks, Inventor, or 3

D AutoCAD Certified Technology/Equipment :

Proficient in 3D AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks. Proficient working with ERP/MES (Enterprise Resource Planning/MES Manufacturing Execution Systems) Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite. Proficient in using IMOS or Construct (Cyncly CAD/CAM Software)

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

Sitting for long periods of time, 6-8 hours per day. Walking, speaking, hearing seeing. Listen and observe the environment for hazard prevention. Use hands for tools and typing. Semi-frequently lift up to 15 lbs. Some tasks may require employee to bend, stoop, twist, and turn.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Indoor office working environment. Office is temperature-controlled all year round. Minimal hazards identified.

EMPLOYER STATEMENT

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The mental and physical requirements are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. This job description represents characteristics the individual may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.