SUMMARY

The Design Engineer invents, designs, provides layout design details, documents, builds prototype parts and new products, and tests new solutions for off-road equipment using CAD tools. This role supports product designs working with production, sales, purchasing, service, troubleshooting and field updates. This position is responsible for analyzing and providing realistic recommendations on structural components to ensure that design meets the design goals and customer needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and detail purchased items, machining, weld and assembly prints, using SolidWorks CAD software, to support manufacturability, cost effectiveness and safety.
• Supports the Project Engineer with new product design and design changes.
• Create and run Finite Element Analysis (FEA) on new or existing designs.
• Support and assist Engineering Technicians with all aspects of building and testing prototypes.
• Develop bill of materials.
• Schedule, execute and oversee testing of product design.
• Analyze production issues and create solutions.
• Develop, maintain and review parts books and operator manuals of manufactured product.
• Communicates with suppliers as need to accomplish project goals.
• Able to help and train other users on Solid Works, AutoCAD and promote best practices.
• Travel 25% of the time.

SUPERVISORY REPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree preferred with a major in Mechanical, Industrial, Agriculture or Electrical Engineering and 0-5 years related experience or a high school diploma/GED and 5-10 years related experience or a combination of equivalent education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION

None

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read, write and comprehend documents and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to internal and external individuals and groups. Ability to provide informative and professional assistance when working with the public/customers and co-workers and maintain positive interpersonal relationships which encourage openness with customers and peers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Must be proficient in material strength calculation skills, proficiency in operating CAD software, ACAD and Solid Works, and in operating Microsoft Office products including, but not limited to, Excel and Word.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Ability to identify the root cause of failed or defective parts and recommend and implement product design solutions. Ability to create robust design, identify changes early in the design process and to recognize design commonality, creating cost efficient product designs. Strong knowledge in the FEA area and all associated processes, hydraulics, electronics, statistics and strength of materials. Ability to understand material strengths, fatigue strength, and manufacturability to ensure that the right configuration and materials are developed. Ability to operate fork lift, simple mechanics tools and wrenches, assembly hand tools, drill press, lathe, band saw and assembly power tools.

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.

The employee is required to talk and hear both in person and over the phone. The employee is frequently required to sit, type, reach and use hands and fingers. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The environment is typical for office administrative work; the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. However, while performing a portion of the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to loud noises, moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. Certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses.

This job description reflects management’s assessment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lagrange, GA 30241: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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