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Product Design Engineer

Sefar Inc.
KS Full Time
POSTED ON 1/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2025

General Scope of Position :

The Product Engineer will provide engineering expertise to support the creation of new parts, focusing on quality improvements, technological advancements, and enhanced production output. The role is responsible for overseeing the design, fabrication, cost management, and supply aspects of designated product lines. Key duties include collaborating with sales on quoting and designing parts, generating CAD drawings, creating work instructions, and managing operations while ensuring customer expectations, labor, and material efficiencies are met. The role will involve working with operators and equipment to implement process improvements that align with or exceed production goals. Additionally, the position will have a direct impact on product manufacturability, process flow, and material utilization.

Travel may be required for training, project work, and customer support, with an estimated travel requirement of less than 10%.

Position Requirements :

  • A four-year degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
  • Proficiency in CAD, Microsoft Office applications, IBM Notes, Infor LN (ERP), and Windows operating environment.
  • Knowledge of industrial filtration, technical fabrics, sewing, slitting, and / or web converting is a plus.

Job Responsibilities :

This position offers an excellent opportunity to make significant contributions to product design and manufacturing optimization in a collaborative environment.

  • Design new parts and revise existing ones according to customer specifications.
  • Enter routings and bills of materials (BOMs) into the ERP system.
  • Ensure the accuracy and updates of existing routings and BOMs.
  • Address issues related to fit, form, and function of products.
  • Train Sefar personnel on manufacturing techniques.
  • Develop knowledge of materials, manufacturing methods, tooling, and design requirements within specific product lines.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to minimize manufacturing costs while maintaining or improving product quality.
  • Collaborate with the Quality Department to investigate and resolve customer complaints.
  • Conduct testing on new and existing products.
  • Provide technical support both internally and externally.
  • Collaborate with customers, sales, marketing, and engineers on product design.
  • Assist manufacturing teams with process optimization.
  • Perform cost estimations for manufacturing products.
  • Prepare internal documentation for project planning and design concepts, including :
  • Maintaining project ownership and managing project plans until transition to manufacturing.
  • Material yield estimates.
  • Bills of materials and design routers.
  • Design, tooling, and / or production drawings.
  • Details affecting cost estimates, such as special packaging, shipping costs, tooling, etc.
  • Understand, utilize, and improve Sefar policies and procedures as appropriate for completion of all related tasks.
  • Assumes other assignments as directed by Management.
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