Design Engineer

Job Summary

Responsible for product development from concept through production, which includes new product, sustaining and resolution of field problems. Leads electro-mechanical product design and/or redesign, part assembly and detailed part drawings. Leads prototyping, testing, and assembly of samples. Leads various Product Design/development projects. Must be able to collaborate with of all cross functional members of the design team.

Key Responsibilities

• Involved in various aspects of the design process including, but not limited to, the development of part geometry, assembly design and drawing generation. Design work varies from new product development to product enhancements and cost reduction activities. Develops and distributes engineering data in the form of Engineering Change Notices, bills of material and parts tracking. (35%)
• Interacts with the manufacturing facilities to resolve part or assembly issues, deviation requests and bill of material errors. (15%)
• Attends team meetings using the product delivery system (stage gate product development) for each major product. (10%)
• Initiates and assists with the development of concepts for new products from Project Charters, and Specification Matrix provided by the Product Manager and other avenues such as reviewing competitor's samples and documentation, and free design techniques. These concepts must be agreeable with standard manufacturing methods utilized in the appropriate manufacturing facility. (15%)
• Assist the team with any/all process improvement activities and related research. (10%)
• Supports ABS/Lean Transformation as a Kaizen team participant and assist with the completion of post-Kaizen activity/assignments as appropriate. (5%)
• Submits test requests and interacts with the testing group as necessary. Submits prototyping requests and interacts with the model shop for the production of prototypes and assembly of samples. Reviews functional specifications, project charters and competitors samples. (10%)

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering
• 0 to 2 years of applicable experience required
• Proficient use of 3D CAD, MS Office, etc.
• Proficient in LEAN & Six Sigma methodology and practices such as standard work, time study, cause & effect, 5WHY analysis and other tools of DMAIC.
• The ability to communicate verbally, in written form and through sketches, and engineering drawings.
• Works well in cross-functional team environments.
• Possess understanding of manufacturing methods such as stamping, drawing, casting, extruding of metals and plastics.
• Leadership, to influence and enlist the cooperation of other team members to work towards the goal of completing and implementing new product development on time, and in budget.
• Knowledge of UL and UL testing processes very helpful.
• Understand and adhere to the appropriate established industry and safety Standards.

Preferred Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline
• Commercial lighting experience preferred

Travel Requirements

• up to 20% travel expected in this position (USA and International)