Design Engineer

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.

Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.

We are seeking a Design Engineer for our First Quality Tissue SE, LLC located in Anderson, SC.  This position uses 2-D and 3-D CAD systems, designs and oversees fabrication and installation of machine part / sub-assemblies / schematic designs to support Production, Product Development, Facilities, and Engineering improvement projects.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Using limited sketches and red marked drawings work with multiple manufacturing disciplines to prepare CAD documentation used for changes and updates.

• Prepare architectural building/equipment arrangements in CAD, using construction knowledge while working closely with Production, Process, Warehousing, Facilities and Engineering.  Provide modifications to building drawings when required, such as for insurance underwriting, compliance permitting, office changes/additions, and new buildings.

• Update documentation as required to maintain accurate records.  Types of drawings are comprised of numerous engineering disciplines including Civil, Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, & Process.

• Secure documentation per utilized methods; i.e. electronic data and/or hard copies.  The emphasis is for ease of use to the end users.  Create index files with hyperlinks that provide easy to use methods for finding and opening the documents.  Maintain a backlog list of items that need completed.  Establish yourself as an Autodesk Vault expert to better maintain and own the Vault.

• With other CAD / Design personnel, maintain and improve drawing control and management system to protect company intellectual property.

• Design and optimization of mechanical components for manufacturing processes as a support for Project Engineering.

• Liaison between technical department and engineering. Assists with design criteria and evaluates suggested changes to system.

• Confer with system engineers and other personnel to suggest implementation of operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.

• Research and analyze internal customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of design or applications.

• Has access to product design and company drawing files and maintains strict document control measures.  Is involved with potential proprietary process changes and discusses matters only with those involved.

• Self-motivated individual able to complete multiple tasks in short timeframes and works well with others under time pressure.

• Abide by company policy on E-Mail, Intranet, and all electronic media etiquette

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Either a qualified four-year BS degree in 3-D product/machine design, or a two year AS degree in CAD or design disciplines with 3 - 5 years of experience using latest CAD technology for parts detailing and small assembly designs.

• Direct experience in overseeing outside machine shop fabrications and on-site trade contractors is a plus.

• Experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment preferred.

• Problem solving/analytics

• Communication skills with the ability to engage and drive understanding throughout all levels of the organization

• Strong CAD proficiency along with familiarity with MS Office applications is a must.

• Exceptional analytical problem solving, equipment vendor management skills, and strong computer skills.

• Use experience to learn new machinery operation quickly and show effective understanding in assisting others in troubleshooting and providing alternate/design improvements.  The successful candidate will handle multiple projects and rapid changes with limited supervision in a fast-paced, 24/7, manufacturing environment.

• Clear communication and interpersonal skills – both formal and informal.

• Excellent organizational skills as this associate will be responsible for the Vault, containing all divisional drawings and manuals.

• Experience with 2-D electrical and P&ID drawings preferred.

• Experience with Autodesk software (AutoCAD, Inventor, Navisworks, Vault Professional, etc.) preferred.

What We Offer You

We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits, we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities

• Paid time off (three-week minimum)

• Medical, dental and vision starting day one

• 401(k) with employer match

• Paid parental leave

• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)

• Bundle of joy benefit (years’ worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)

• Tuition assistance

• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums

• ...and more!