What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Design Engineer position at KnowHireMatch?
The Senior Design Engineer will work as a valued member of the Engineering team. This job will work with a team of design engineers responsible for designing mechanical products and systems resulting in a finished product that meets the needs and expectations of their customers.
- Plan and complete engineering projects according to customer requirements
- Evaluate mechanical systems and products by designing and conducting research; applying principles of mechanics, hydraulics, and materials
- Design feasibility and testing methods to confirm system and product capabilities
- Develop mechanical products according to customer requirements
- Develop manufacturing processes, focusing on cost reduction and process improvement by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components
- Assure system and product quality by designing testing methods
- Prepare product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
- Provide engineering information by answering questions and requests
- Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations
- Maintain system and product database by writing computer programs and entering data
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required
- Heavy equipment, heavy haul or heavy trailer, tractor, farming or agriculture engineering design experience a plus
- 6 years experience
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience
- Design of welding steel structures, steel design, hydraulics design
- Modeling perimeter design work experience
- Experience with design projects where you have made significant contributions to an overall scope
- Must have advanced computer skills and be able to understand electronic processing. Technically proficient in Excel, and Design software systems
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts
- Possess, analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities
- Must have a functional understanding of cost accounting
- Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprise principles and practices
- Ability to quickly learn new tools, systems, etc
- Ability to not only identify problems but also take action towards solving them
