Associate Design Engineer (Design Engineer 1)

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Job Description

Job Title

Associate Design Engineer (Design Engineer 1)

Department

Engineering

Reports to

Engineering Supervisor

Location:

Denton, NC

Type of position:

Full-time

FLSA Status: Salary Exempt

Position Summary

Entry level design engineering position that focuses on project completion, profitability and achievement of strategic company goals while providing the highest level of support to our cross functional downstream customers, dealers and end users. As an Associate Design Engineer, you will collaborate with fellow engineers, project managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure that designs are not only innovative but also practical and cost-effective. The ideal candidate will assist in the design and development of innovative products, ensuring they meet functional, performance, and manufacturability requirements.

Essential Functions

• 0-3 years of experience designing agricultural and/or construction attachments
• Experience using agricultural and/or construction attachments
• Utilize CAD software (SolidWorks) to create detailed 2D and 3D designs
• Ability to perform basic engineering calculations and to ensure designs meet required specifications and regulatory standards
• Assist in developing prototypes and conducting testing to validate design concepts
• Modify and refine designs to improve quality, performance, and cost
• Ability to work with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are optimized for production efficiency
• Ability to learn to utilize ERP system to make sure products and drawings are fully released to the production team
• Create technical documentation such as design manuals, assembly instructions, and engineering reports
• Configure special product designs using appropriate design baselines
• Seek and apply efficiencies in the design engineering process
• Perform other duties as assigned, based on workload and business need

Education and Experience

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or other related discipline

Technical/Function Specific

• High mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read and create manufacturing blueprints
• Advanced math skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to collaborate across teams
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and principles

• Ability to learn product development processes
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software
• Proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerance
• Proficiency in use of computers to successfully use company ERP system and Microsoft Windows and Office, including MS Project and/or Smartsheet

Behavioral

• Highly trainable
• Concern for quality, accuracy, and safety
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and manage own time efficiently to meet deadlines
• Positive attitude
• Ability to work well with others, including peers, management, outside vendors, representatives, customers and visitors

Physical Requirements

• Motor skills sufficient to successfully use a computer
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time as needed, up to 8 hours per day, though possibly more
• Frequently required to stand and/or walk, up to 2 hours per day, and make trips from the office area to the manufacturing area
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment when in the manufacturing area, including, but not limited to, safety glasses and safety shoes

The physical requirements here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.