Design Engineer

Gradall takes great pride in being a top employer in the Tuscarawas County area for more than four generations. As a company, we are dedicated to building an outstanding team of professionals who work hard, take pride in their work, and contribute to a positive, respectful workplace culture. If you share these values, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Gradall is currently hiring a Design Engineer. If you have relevant experience working in engineering and you meet the requirements listed below, please send your resume for consideration.

Position Summary

Finalize the development and design of new products, components, and/or systems. Adapt existing designs for new models and redesign current products to maintain and enhance the competitive status of the Company’s products in the market.

Essential Duties

• Develop designs from engineering and function specifications from established parameters. Review existing specifications and data as required.
• Collaborate with project engineers and supervisors in developing project time schedules and major design considerations toward completion of new models.
• Possess a professional knowledge of manufacturing techniques and tolerances and assist other departments in design considerations for manufacturing processes and cost evaluations.
• Apply ingenuity to produce effective, efficient solutions to design issues.
• Prepare design sketches and specifications on major features of new models and mechanisms.
• Prepare layouts, assembly drawings, BOM’s and other necessary drawings for completion of projects.
• Consult with engineering specialists to select materials required for designs.
• Identify and resolve design and system problems.
• Interact with other Design Engineers, Technicians, Technical Writers and other Engineering personnel as required to complete new and/or existing designs.
• Support efforts to maintain ISO certification related to engineering.
• Perform lesser functions, for a limited time, when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Must be able to perform each essential duty of the job satisfactorily.
• Proficient in Pro-E with Pro Cabling experience is preferred.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Excel and Word as a minimum.
• Ability to read blueprints and shop drawings.
• Ability to research part numbers, assemblies and installations using manuals, machine history files and engineering drawings.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to formulate and deliver ideas and material in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to listen and understand the requirements of the customer and to formulate and provide appropriate recommendations to address customer needs.
• Ability to interact with others in a professional and pleasant manner, to be sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and to be understanding and helpful on the job.
• Ability to maintain composure, keep emotions in check, control anger and avoid aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• Ability to be honest and ethical.
• Ability to be careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Ability to be pleasant with others on the job and display a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Basic proficiency in the use of personal computers; including manufacturing/production systems and generic mainstream office software (i.e. Microsoft Excel, Word, etc.)
• Knowledge of GMS and safety systems to ensure compliance.
  
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant field
• One or more years’ experience in engineering design.
• Or five or more years’ relevant engineering design experience couples with formal technical training in design.
  
  
  

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