Design Engineer - New Market

**must be proficient in Solidworks**

TITLE:  Design Engineer  

DEPARTMENT:  New Market Business

REPORTS TO:  Engineering Manager  

LOCATION: Viola

JOB SUMMARY:  Responsible  for  carrying  out  duties  that  include  design,  research,  prototyping,  engineering  documentation,  estimating  and  process  improvement.  Work  with  engineers,  technicians,  purchasing,  other  personnel,  and  suppliers  to  meet  project  goals. Perform tasks as required to complete projects on time and under budget.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Thoroughly understand and adhere to the department goals, objectives, and strategy
• Establish and maintain credibility throughout the organization as an effective developer of solutions 
• Present and maintain positive morale amongst employees
• Use specialized software to create models and drawing of products
• Research new materials and methods of development
• Organize and maintain existing engineering records
• Construct prototypes and confirm designs with design/purchasing team
• Perform physical testing on engineering prototypes
• Ensure components and assemblies adhere to applicable industry and business standards
• Establishes  specifications,  targets,  and  deliverables  and  maintains  the  product  specifications  from  the  reviews  with all relevant parties (management, marketing, finance, engineering, manufacturing, quality, sales, etc.)
• Plans  and  fabricates,  or  directs  the  construction  of  prototypes  to  meet  customer  and  company  regulatory  requirements
• Project  planning  including  Work  Breakdown  Structure,  NPV,  and  Statement  of  Requirements,  budgets,  and  maintenance of all project documents in accordance with the Product Development Process
• Leads project meetings, design reviews, and communicates results. Reports monthly to the department meeting.
• Create test reports and data to determine if design meets function and performance specifications
• Helps to establish test requirements, directs and supports testing of prototypes to verify reliability and  performance
• Work within specified budget guidelines
• Determines if parts meet safe working stress levels and regulatory compliance through test and analysis
• Provide input to diagnosis of field problems and warranty issues
• Perform other projects and tasks as assigned  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experienced working as an engineering professional in Powersports or a related industry preferred
• In-depth knowledge of SolidWorks 3D CAD software
• Extensive knowledge of metal fabrication processes
• Attention to detail
• Flexible, energetic, forward-thinking, and creative with high moral and ethical standards
• High analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus
• Well organized and self-directed
• Familiarity with IC engines and their components
• Able to relate to people at all levels of the organization in a positive fashion
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; working knowledge of computer applications
• B.S. in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or related Engineering degree
• Minimum of 3 years experience working in mechanical design  

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Will  be  required  to  perform  job  duties  outside  of  the  typical  office  setting  in  a  production  environment  as  well  as in an office
• While performing duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and forklift traffic
• The  noise  level  is  moderate,  and  some  production  areas  may  require  hearing  protection  in  accordance  with  OSHA requirements
• While  performing  the  duties  of  this  job,  the  employee  is  required  to  sit,  stand,  walk,  use  hands  to  manipulate objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms above shoulders, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance
• Specific  vision  abilities  required  by  this  job  include  close  vision,  distance  vision,  peripheral  vision  and  depth perception
• Must  comply  with  safety  and  PPE  standards,  including  but  not  limited  to  safety  glasses,  hearing  protection,  and safety toed shoes 

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.