What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Engineer position at Toyota Material Handling?
Design Engineer
East Chicago, IN (On-site)
What We Are Looking For:
The Design Engineer designs mechanical and electromechanical products and systems by developing and testing specifications and methods. In this role you would perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment or products. Oversees installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of such equipment. We are looking for the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Strong technical experience with troubleshoot capability
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Experience with 3D modeling software (Creo experience preferred)
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner
- Ability to pass pre-employment background checks and drug screening
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Design, model, and test prototypes for products
- Conduct research and create design proposals for projects
- Establish design briefs
- Create concept, performance, and production criteria
- Identify and select materials needed for production
- Create parts lists
- Produce final CAD generated drawings and specifications
- List costs involved in production
- Make samples of working models for demonstration
- Assist with planning marketing initiative for product
- Assist with negotiating appropriate production processes
- Travel to production facilities to evaluate processes
- Improve safety, reliability, and usability of items
- Use computer-aided design (CAD) for conceptual design work, proficient with Creo
- Follows good housekeeping and enforces GMPs
- Performs other, related duties as assigned. These are duties may not be specifically listed in this description, but which are within the general nature typically associated with the employee’s level of work.
What You’ll Get in Return:
- 13 Paid Holidays and 80 hours of Paid Time Off
- Low cost Medical plans
- No cost Dental & Vision options
- 401k match
- Company paid Life Insurance, STD, and LTD
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that allows covered behavioral health visits
- Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs
- Best in class work culture!
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EEO / Affirmative Action Responsibility:
It is the Company’s policy to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity for all qualified individuals without distinction or discrimination because of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Each member of management is responsible for the continuance of this policy and to ensure that every employee practices consistent application of this policy.
