JOB TITLE: Mechanical Design Engineer - Product LineDEPARTMENT: Shared Services - EngineeringREPORTS TO: Director of EngineeringFLSA: ExemptSTATUS: Full TimeDIRECT REPORTS: NoneLOCATION: Denver Tech CenterWHO WE ARE:Global OEM of food and fruit processing equipment and systems. Significant presence and brand recognition within our target markets and industries with a strong emphasis on total customer satisfaction and new product development. An organization with growth and cultural change objectives driven by innovation, continuous improvement, and entrepreneurial contributions.
POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES:Drive revenue and/or margin growth through timely and cost effective product development, product enhancements, or value engineering. Responsible for carrying out design, prototyping, engineering documentation and enhancement/improvement of the apple and cherry product lines.
- Responsible for engineering management of assigned product lines.
- Product enhancements to existing product lines resulting in new or additional business and revenue streams.
- Ensure on-going sustainment of value proposition for assigned product lines focusing on customer satisfaction, product performance, safety, compliance and reliability.
- On-going execution of Value Analysis (VA) activities resulting in reduced costs, improved product function or both.
- Drive the development of the product portfolio based on strong VOC and VOB.
- Work in close cooperation with key stakeholders to set up the priorities and key activities for the achievement of annual targets for assigned product lines.
- Collaborate with Sales teams in defining product portfolio gaps and lead the development of solutions to fill gaps.
- Drive focus to the existing product lines. Act as a bridge between the sales, product line team members and manufacturing.
- Assist in identifying and developing target markets for existing products.
- Assist in monitoring and assessing the competition to develop and implement proactive strategies to strengthen competitive edge of assigned product lines.
- Interface and coordinate product development work with internal departments such as Sales and Operations.
- Ensure engineering and design releases adhere to program schedules. Facilitate critical design review meetings. Champion continuous improvement efforts and performance at all levels for assigned product lines.
- Manage product line development or enhancement projects ensuring thorough analysis, testing, and validation of new designs prior to production release.
- Work directly with customers, sales, service, purchasing, quality, manufacturing engineering and other necessary groups as a cross functional team to develop products and solutions. Demonstrate improvements to product specification requirements from internal customers.
- Use Solidworks to create models and drawings of products.
- Research new materials and methods of development.
- Organize and maintain existing engineering records.
- Construct prototypes and confirm designs with design and development team members.
- Perform physical testing on engineering prototypes.
- Ensure components and assemblies adhere to applicable industry and business standards.
- Develop designs using components across product lines considering common components in design development.
WHAT IT TAKES TO BE SUCCESSFUL:- 2+ years experience in a similar role (industrial equipment industry desired).
- Proven ability and success designing products that utilize motors, gears, pneumatics, bearings, and pumps (required).
- Experience designing sheet metal parts, weldments, and machined components.
- Success working with 3rd party/external suppliers in product development.
- Must have direct experience working closely and collaboratively with both external and internal customers including sales teams.
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar Engineering discipline.
- Broad knowledge and skills in core Engineering functions (Generalist level).
- Knowledge of SolidWorks CAD software.
- Understanding and ability to design for manufacturability.
- Experience using DFMA and GD&T principles.
- Ability to effectively communicate goals and objectives and foster a team environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must travel be willing and able to travel up to 10% of the time both domestically and internationally.
WHAT WE OFFER:- Opportunity to be part of a small team that can make a big impact on long term organizational performance and growth
- Strong internal support to help promote personal growth and goals
- Internal growth, advancement, and promote-from-within practices
- Engaging and progressive culture
- Tuition reimbursement program
- High level of autonomy
- Competitive salary
- Profit Share retirement contribution plan- fully funded by Company
- Market leading benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA)
- 10 Company-paid Holidays
- Generous vacation program
- 48 hours of personal time (prorated depending on start date in calendar year)
*Salary information is a general guideline only. Actual compensation considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, location, work experience, education, and key skills. The possible range for this position is $85,000-$110,000 annually. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
*The Gulftech Group of Companies is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, ancestry, race, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation/gender identity), color, religion, national origin, parental status, marital status, political affiliation, family medical history or genetic information, military or veteran status, disability, medical condition, or any other non-merit based factor or status protected by federal, state or local law
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements. Scheduling flexibility is required to accommodate changing business needs.
