Position Summary

• 0-3 years of experience designing agricultural and/or construction attachments
• Experience using agricultural and/or construction attachments
• Utilize CAD software (SolidWorks) to create detailed 2D and 3D designs
• Ability to perform basic engineering calculations and to ensure designs meet required specifications and regulatory standards
• Assist in developing prototypes and conducting testing to validate design concepts
• Modify and refine designs to improve quality, performance, and cost
• Ability to work with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are optimized for production efficiency
• Ability to learn to utilize ERP system to make sure products and drawings are fully released to the production team
• Create technical documentation such as design manuals, assembly instructions, and engineering reports
• Configure special product designs using appropriate design baselines
• Seek and apply efficiencies in the design engineering process
• Perform other duties as assigned, based on workload and business need

Education and Experience

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or other related discipline

Technical/Function Specific

• High mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read and create manufacturing blueprints
• Advanced math skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to collaborate across teams
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and principles

• Ability to learn product development processes
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software
• Proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerance
• Proficiency in use of computers to successfully use company ERP system and Microsoft Windows and Office, including MS Project and/or Smartsheet

Behavioral

• Highly trainable
• Concern for quality, accuracy, and safety
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and manage own time efficiently to meet deadlines
• Positive attitude
• Ability to work well with others, including peers, management, outside vendors, representatives, customers and visitors

Physical Requirements

• Motor skills sufficient to successfully use a computer
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time as needed, up to 8 hours per day, though possibly more
• Frequently required to stand and/or walk, up to 2 hours per day, and make trips from the office area to the manufacturing area
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment when in the manufacturing area, including, but not limited to, safety glasses and safety shoes