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Design Engineer

VIRA Insight
Grand Rapids, MI Other
POSTED ON 1/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/15/2025

Job Details

Job Location:    Grand Rapids Office - Grand Rapids, MI
Position Type:    Full Time
Salary Range:    Undisclosed
Job Shift:    Day
Job Category:    Engineering

Description

POSITION TITLE: Design Engineer

POSITION REPORTS TO: Engineering Manager
DEPARTMENT: Customer Success

POSITION EFFECTIVE: 9/25/2022

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Design Engineer develops a CAD model for designing and manufacturing custom solutions for VIRA Insight’s customers. They will consider all aspects of a product’s use including visual appeal, safety, accessibility, and affordability. They will collect feedback on user responses to prototypes and use it to adjust and improve the product’s overall appeal. Their role is to collaborate with other Engineers and Designers to finalize the specifications of a project.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Use 3D CAD software to develop models and drawings.
  • Identify solutions to improve production efficiency.
  • Contribute to value engineering exercises.
  • Maintain existing engineering models and drawings.
  • Assess all engineering prototypes to determine issues or risks.
  • Support the manufacturing process.
  • Coordinate with other engineers, management, and the creative department.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position does not have direct reports.

Qualifications


POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Metal Fabrication, Plastics and Acrylics, Millwork
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Attention to detail
  • High level of proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in design engineering, engineering, product design, or relevant field OR a combination of education and experience
  • 3 years of experience
  • Experience using CAD and Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) software to convert ideas to models and drawings
  • Experience in product design and manufacturing

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Varying work schedules to meet client demand is sometimes required
  • Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear for extended periods of time
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Must be able to lift to 50 pounds, bend, and walk and climb stairs

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

STATEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT

All employees of VIRA Insight are expected to:

Act as an ambassador of and in accordance with the company’s Core Values.

Adhere to the company’s Principles of Business and Conduct.

Demonstrate good judgment and respect the confidentiality of company and personnel information.

Deal professionally and courteously with all internal and/or external contacts.

Seek guidance and direction as necessary in the performance of duties.

EEO STATEMENT

VIRA Insight LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally protected Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.

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