What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bedrock-Design Engineer position at Kaspar Companies?
Job Description
Job Description
Description : Bedrock Truck Beds
Job Description : Design Engineer
Opportunities :
Are you creative and innovative?
Are you proficient in CAD software and have a deep understanding of the manufacturing process?
Does working for a family-centric organization based in a small-town environment appeal to you?
Do the values of stewardship, versatility, and family resonate strongly with you?
Do you find the improvement of people’s lives through stewardship of God-given resources inspiring?
Then, Bedrock is for you!
Primary Function :
The Design Engineer position is responsible for the accurate and on-time delivery of product designs, prototypes, and finished products within the Bedrock Truck Bed business. The Design Engineer is further accountable for the development of products that conform to requirements as defined by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS), the sales and business leadership team. They will accomplish these responsibilities through project planning, conceptual layout, detailed design, testing and prototype development. The Design Engineer will further ensure that product designs meet manufacturing capabilities.
Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to) :
Manage projects utilizing Lean Process and Product Development or similar system.
Develop project plans to ensure timelines are communicated through the organization and met.
Create 3D designs using SolidWorks and translate the designs into 2D drawings as required for manufacturing breakdown and programming.
Ability to perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using SolidWorks to predict physical behavior.
Determine root cause and corrective actions for designs and design execution. Present findings and solutions to business leadership for approval and guidance.
Be instrumental in the development of new products for Bedrock and play a significant role in the redesign of existing products
Will serve as the primary interface with business leadership in defining requirements, reviewing resources and project plans, and execution status
Will lead or participate in design / development reviews with management and internal customers and have the ability to present effectively to a diverse and demanding audience
Travel up to 25% required
All other duties assigned by management
Skills :
Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken formats
Experienced in SolidWorks and CAD / CAM
Team oriented and focused on business benefits
Must have superb problem solving skills and possess good organizational skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize both daily issues and strategic projects
Must have high aptitude for mechanics
Ability to work closely with department supervision and production workers
Qualifications :
BS in Engineering (mechanical, design)
4 years of experience in an engineering role
Experience in Lean manufacturing
Metal working industry experience
Experience in an ERP environment
MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook, etc...) proficiency required
Must possess current and valid driving record with clear history for the past three years
Physical Requirements :
Extended periods of sitting and / or walking (33% - 75% of time)
Stooping, bending, twisting, leaning (10% - 25% of time)
Lifting of up to 40lbs. occasionally (0% - 33% of time)
Work Environment :
Typically inside a climate-controlled office / facility and is required to occasionally move from office to manufacturing areas and outdoors to perform duties
Occasional exposure to manufacturing environment where the use and wear of proper protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses or side shields on glasses and closed steel toe shoes are mandatory
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