Design Engineer, New Product Development

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SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Design Engineer is primarily responsible for leading the mechanical design, development, and sustainability of band-clamp installation tools in a fast-paced automotive environment. This role focuses on New Product Development (NPD), requiring close collaboration with cross-functional teams to innovate and deliver cutting-edge solutions that align with customer needs and industry standards.

REPORTING TO: Manager, NPD Engineering

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the design and development of innovative band-clamp installation tools, driving the success of NPD projects.
• Collaborate with product engineers, automation engineers, and product managers in the design and development of NPD projects.
• Develop automation techniques to enhance installation efficiency while minimizing user interaction.
• Conduct research on emerging technologies to incorporate into the product portfolio, enhancing new and existing designs.
• Perform benchmark, accelerated, laboratory, and field testing of new, existing, and/or competitive products.
• Work with Product Managers and solicit Voice of Customer (VOC) feedback to understand product applications and requirements; makes recommendations and integrate feedback into new or existing designs.
• Partner directly with customers to facilitate the seamless integration of tools into their operations.
• Work independently and with certifying bodies to ensure compliance with all regulations.
• Create, review, and approve technical documentation, including 2D/3D drawings, schematics, process flow diagrams, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Lead design reviews utilizing an established toolbox of design review tools for compliance to engineering principles/standards and manufacturability. As well as participating and providing constructive feedback on other team member’s product designs.
• Conduct patent searches to determine feasibility and ensure intellectual property protection, working closely with management and legal teams.
• Assist supply chain teams in sourcing, qualifying, and managing new and existing suppliers.
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with applicable company processes.
• Actively model IDEX values: Team, Trust, and Excellence.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform this job successfully. 

• Experience with SolidWorks and EPDM on a network environment required.
• Strong expertise of linear and non-linear FEA simulation using non-standard materials (e.g. hardened tool steels) required, experience with SolidWorks Simulation is a plus.
• Strong analytical capabilities with ability to apply complex mathematical concepts to calculate static and dynamic forces and strength of components required.
• Good time-management skills, able to prioritize work between multiple projects required.
• Professionalism and strong business acumen, ability to collaborate and clearly communicate required.
• Experience in designing industrial-grade, high-volume power tools preferred.
• Electrical knowledge, including automation systems, PLCs, and controller programming preferred.
• Experience with root-cause / corrective countermeasure (RCCM) preferred.
• Knowledge of Continuous improvement processes and facilitation preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience in design engineering, with a proven track record in designing innovative, high-performance tools.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The physical demands, mental/visual demands, and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.