Design Engineer

Job Title: Design Engineer
Department: Engineering
FLSA Status: Salary - Exempt
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Summary: This position is responsible for researching, planning, developing, designing, and modifying mechanical and/or hydraulic products and systems; and coordinating activities involved in the fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical and/or hydraulic products and systems; and assisting other engineering personnel with design and manufacturing standards.
Duties and responsibilities:

• Design and/or modify mechanical and/or hydraulic products and systems to interface with machines and equipment using computer aided design/drafting equipment and software.
• Act as a liaison from the engineering department to our production/ manufacturing department(s).
• Follow and/or develop new methods and procedures for testing products or systems.
• Assist other engineers in design and installation activities if needed to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications.
• Creates part numbers and bills of materials using ERP system.
• Provides technical assistance to Sales, Service, Assembly, and Safety Departments as needed.
• Processes engineering change orders relating to design changes, electrical changes, and/or hydraulic changes.
• Occasional travel (up to 10%+) to interact with customers and suppliers for research and development, troubleshooting engineering related issues, or follow up on engineering designs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 3+ years of work experience in engineering related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using CAD software, preferably SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Strong preference for previous experience with Finite Element Analysis
• Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, multi-tasking, and planning skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Hydraulic system design background preferred; ability to read and understand hydraulic schematics.