Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Design Engineer

Reports to: Engineering Supervisor

Position Status: Full-Time, Salaried

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

A Design Engineer will execute custom designs for customer-specific applications for manufacturing. The engineer will be challenged with a balance of projects for active orders and work towards Morgan Li’s projects.

The Design Engineer will employ design strategies to fulfill successful execution of projects based on customer requirements. The engineer will work with the Project Managers, Account Managers, and Manufacturing Engineering to scope potential projects, innovate design ideas, create prototypes, review possible improvements, perform validation testing, and complete cost analyses to determine pricing which will be profitable and competitive.

The Design Engineer works to ensure all Morgan Li’s products provide a high-quality level that meets customer expectations. The engineer will be part of the approval process to ensure that the different products leaving Morgan Li are fully operational, effective, and free from defects. Verifying the quality and performance of the products, in addition to troubleshooting, and the rectification of any existing errors or defects, are the primary duties.

Other collaborative duties will be related to providing sizing and specifications for custom designs and overall production support for other engineers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Selects commercial components and materials of construction for individual parts and assemblies.
• Utilizes knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, mathematics, strength of materials and other physical sciences to check and/or complete drawings.
• Checks and approves detailed drawings done by others prior to fabrication.
• Revises assembly, detail drawings, and bills of material as required.
• A continuous pattern of regular and prompt attendance is required.
• Complete 3D design and 2D drawings based on specifications for each application.
• Work on “Ongoing” Morgan Li’s projects to bring new designs and production capabilities into the business.
• Generate unique design solutions for customer-specific applications.
• Generate full production documentation and bills of materials for production.
• Communicate with the production department and Manufacturing Engineering to resolve part fabrication, assembly, and testing issues.
• Handle post-production issues with projects.
• Regularly meet with the engineering team to discuss strategies to improve design practices and efficiencies to improve quality and increase throughput.
• Process ECRs to capture all changes or errors caught during production.
• Establish a framework for necessary contributions from various departments and facilitate their collaboration.
• Work alongside project management teams to successfully monitor the progress and implementation of engineering projects and initiatives.
• Assist other department engineers in creating practical demonstrations of proposed solutions and creating them for other members of the team.
• Account for possible project challenges or constraints and proactively seek to manage challenges.
• Provide detailed specifications for proposed solutions, including the time and scope involved.
• Define clear goals for all aspects of a project and develop steps for their proper execution.
• Other duties, as assigned.
  
  

REASONING ABILITY:

• Strong communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• A high degree of flexibility and adaptability.
• Strong ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with fluctuating priorities and collaborate effectively with others.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team to set goals, execute project plans, monitor progress, and report observations scientifically.
• Routinely communicate findings and information to other team members; transparency and knowledge sharing are expected and practiced.
• Possess a positive attitude and optimistic outlook.
• Ability to work additional hours as needed to meet customer deliverables on time.
  
  

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• English required
• Spanish is a plus
  
  

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering field. 3 years of Design Engineer experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally dealing with sheet metal, tubing, wire and wood.
• Exceptional design skills, technical abilities, and knowledge of industry-specific equipment and applications.
• Experience developing product design for manufacturing.
• Experience in determining the best use of resources to meet the goals of assignments received in the form of objectives.
• Strong SolidWorks and PDM experience.
• Basic computer skills required, such as knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

On-the-job time spent in the following physical activities will be:

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Stand

X

Walk

X

Sit

X

Use hands finger, handle or feel

X

Reach with hands and arms

X

Climb or balance

X

Talk or hear

X

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

X

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions:

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)

X

Work near moving mechanical parts

X

Work in high, precarious places

X

Fumes or airborne particles

X

Toxic or caustic chemicals

X

Outdoor weather conditions

X

Extreme cold (non-weather)

X

Extreme heat (non-weather)

X

Risk of electrical shock

X

Work with explosives

X

Loud noise (examples: metal can manufacture department) is typical for the work environment of this job.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.