Design Engineer

Description

Job Title: Design Engineer

Department: Engineering

Reports to: Design Engineering Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Travel: Up to 20% travel may be required

Location: WI

Summary:

A Design Engineer is responsible for designing and developing new products, improving existing products, and ensuring that all designs meet the required specifications. The position develops product quoting and pricing in collaboration with Operations and Commercial teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Design and develop new products from concept to production Designs, plans, and directs the development of packaging, insulation and componentry related products.

· Improve existing products to meet customer needs and market demands

· Ensure that all designs meet the required specifications and standards

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that designs are feasible and cost-effective

· Conduct research and analysis to identify new design trends and technologies

· Create and maintain accurate design documentation

· Participate in design reviews and provide feedback to improve designs

· Formulates the development plan and leads the activities related to the mold and tooling design and construction.

· Provides support for Innovation projects to achieve desired performance results.

· Provides support to manufacturing sites as needed to address customer satisfaction issues and maintain product quality.

· Monitors and evaluates goals while driving for standardized effective solutions to existing problems.

· Ensures continual appropriate communication with the commercial team, manufacturing sites, and suppliers.

· Ensures project objectives are met at the lowest cost while maintaining the highest level of quality and safety.

· Collaborates with Commercial and Operations teams to construct product pricing and quoting

· Evaluates designs for manufacturability

· Analyzes engineering drawing and specifications to ensure product quality

· Manage the product development from conception to defect free production

· Strive for continuous process and development improvement, focusing on quality and speed to market

· Provide process support for Innovation Center, including trials and material samplings.

· Participate in development of technical advancements, identify, and protect intellectual property.

· Conduct engineering studies to evaluate product quality

· Formulate a development plan and technical solutions to address on-going quality concerns

· Provide engineering assistance to commercial team and customers, including travel for on-site support

Requirements

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education Requirements/Work Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering disciplines with packaging engineering preferred

· Proven experience as a Design Engineer with 4-6 years of component design experience within manufacturing environment, packaging componentry experience is preferred.

Minimum Requirements

· Understanding of Financials and Budgeting process.

· Strong knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering principles

· Proven experience in EPS or other molded foams and injection molding processes.

· Experience with continuous improvement discipline (Lean or Six Sigma) is a plus.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Attention to detail and ability to multitasking

· Highly desirable are experience in industrial packaging applications such as large appliances, furniture, etc., along with experience in food and pharmaceuticals.

Reasoning Ability:

· Strong analytical skill set and demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams

to quickly analyze problems and develop effective solutions.

· Ability to quickly adapt to changes in work environment and manage competing demands.

· Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

· To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD