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RealTruck
Senior Design Engineer
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What they do
A Manufacturing Process Engineer develops workflow, work station, and equipment improvement recommendations within a company's manufacturing environment. Fine tunes manufacturing processes by researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment. Evaluates manufacturing processes, applies knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and material.
$90,805 / year median in Michigan
-5% projected decline
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Design Engineer will coordinate all product development activities of new and current products. This role will provide support, input, and guidance on all product design and development activities based on extensive product knowledge and expertise. This position will be a subject matter expert of current products as well as internal engineering processes and procedures.CORE FUNCTIONS
Engineer innovative design concepts for new products utilizing CAD and other software tools. Perform redesigns on existing products to improve manufacturability, reduce warranty, or reduce costs. Initiate and validate ECNs as they relate to product improvements and/or modifications. Analyze QA warranty data to identify areas of potential improvement. Define, oversee, and help to perform testing and auditing of new products and product modifications. Provide support to product manufacturing engineering and manufacturing during the "hand-off" of a new product. Update and ensure accuracy of BOMs within ERP software and design intent of controlled drawings/CAD within file management software. Coordinate all product development activities, including new product development and product improvements.QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required. 7+ years of product design experience required. Required Licenses None. Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge Skilled in spreadsheets and Microsoft Office. Skilled in ERP Software and File Management. Skilled in 3D CAD. Skilled in advanced mathematics. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret spreadsheets. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to problem solve. Ability to write, speak, and comprehend English. Ability to effectively communicate. Travel Occasional travel may be required.COMPETENCIES
Analytical- Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures. Design
- Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail. Innovative
- Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas Judgement
- Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions. Problem Solving
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Written Communication
- Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.