Design Engineer I

Hammerton is a leading American designer/manufacturer of custom decorative lighting for the hospitality, commercial and residential markets. We are known as a major design innovator in our industry, and we’re rapidly growing. Our in-house blown and kiln-fired glass capabilities, combined with our expertise in metal fabrication and machining, make us uniquely capable of addressing the needs of the design industry’s most discerning clients.  Hammerton lighting can be found in leading five-star hotels and resorts, award-winning restaurants and many of the most beautiful homes in North America.

The Design Engineer I position is responsible for assisting with projects in the development or improvement of products throughout the development life cycle. Work may include ideation, modeling, testing, and manufacturing transfer of previously non-existent products, modifications of existing products, and tooling/fixtures necessary to support production. This position will also discover and cultivate new technologies for use in products or manufacturing processes.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in product development projects through the development life cycle.
• Process modified, catalog, and inventory orders using Hammerton’s ERP software.
• Create/update drawings, BOMs, and SOPs to communicate designs to manufacturing.
• Perform cost analysis and design for manufacturability assessments for new and legacy products.
• Develop and execute test plans for the introduction of new products and technologies.
• Act as subject matter expert for products/processes to support other functions.
• Develop product specifications by referring to and developing standards for design and production.
• Implement tools or processes for various manufacturing departments.
• Understand and decipher regulatory standards as they apply to Hammerton products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field required
• 2-4 yrs Solidworks experience required
• 1-3 yrs product design experience required

Qualifications:

• Technical knowledge of circuits, metal fabrication, glass casting/blowing, and manufacturing processes.
• An ability to internalize constructive feedback and adjust accordingly.
• Proven ability to design for manufacturability.
• Proven ability to get hands on with the creation or diagnosis of products.
• Strong sense of innovation and ability to execute against new ideas.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication.

Working Conditions:

• Approximately 90% desk/computer work.
• Moving about the building is a regular requirement to consult with sales and production teams.