Customer Design Support Engineer

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Engineer who is looking to join a business with career progression opportunities. You will have access to the leading software. You will be able to speak with new and existing clients, discuss what their needs are, and add value to their projects through open discussions about their plans.

Position Description

• Continually seek out new opportunities to improve and optimize design parameters to maximize manufacturing efficiency in accordance with DFA / DFM practices.
• Working as part of a team coordinate and communicate with other departments including, estimating, purchasing, planning, production operations, customers, and suppliers.
• Create CAD and assembly drawings, component details, bills of material and work order packages. Design processes may include reverse engineering of customer product, mechanical hardware selection and producing outsource specifications.
• Ensure drawings and designs are created accurately based on information provided and validate internal and customer instructions for accuracy and consistency.
• Analysis and response to corrective actions as a result of Non-Conformance Reports (NCR’s) specific to design parameters and processes.

Experience

• Advance knowledge of Solidworks and familiar with Draftsight or AutoCAD.
• DFA / DFM methodologies (Design for Assembly, Design for Manufacturability)
• Knowledge of metal fabrication technical processes, equipment, and manufacturing workflows
• Experience preparing 2D drawings with weld symbols and manufacturing specifications
• Sound understanding of BOM structures and process routings in an ERP environment
• Possess strong communication and presentation skills both verbal and written

Qualifications

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong business acumen, sense of urgency, and thrive on the challenge to continually improve and grow. Must have strong customer service experience.

Education

University or College degree in mechanical design, mechanical engineering, or similar, combined with a minimum 5 years of practical design experience.