The Design Engineer I is responsible for applying a diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to broad areas of assignments relating to the development, design, and documentation of agricultural, municipal, and construction equipment.  This position will receive specific instruction, close supervision, and general review of work, in addition to general direction of key objectives, to complete essential duties.

Key Responsibilities

RESULTS

Critical 55%

• Designs mechanical products and the application of hydraulics, electronics, and software to them.
• Performs standard engineering computations and analyses related to machine design, strengths of materials, hydraulic circuits, dynamics, heat transfer, power, etc. with supervision and guidance.
• Applies sound analytical methods in the evaluation and application of mechanical components, materials, hydraulics, pneumatic, electrical actuators, and sensors with supervision and guidance.
• Modifies machine design to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.

Productivity / Job Knowledge 20%

• Prepares complete project documents and design files including production drawings, bill of materials and, engineering change orders.
• With specific instruction, uses knowledge of key objectives to design systems, components, and processes (Analytical Methods).
• Researches, analyzes data, and designs products from customer design specifications, custom sales orders, and other product specifications (Analytical Methods).
• Monitors project timelines by working with Sales, Marketing, Service, Manufacturing, customers, and outside sources.
• Uses SolidWorks effectively as a design tool.
• Facilitates implementation of designs into production including Manufacturing support and Purchasing support.
• Coordinates fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications.

Dependability 15%

• Demonstrates a good attendance record; is aware of the impact that missing work will have on the customer as well as co-workers.
• Completes goals/projects on time or ahead of schedule.
• Responds to work assignments and requests by being cooperative and available.
• Follows through and meets commitments.
• Available as a resource to subordinates and/or peers.

Safety 10%

• Follows safety procedures, protocols, policies, and adheres to all SAFESTART concepts, and acts when others are not holding themselves accountable.

Total 100%

CORE VALUES

Act Like an Owner. 20%

• Leads by example and takes ownership in everything you do and or say.
• If you see something, say something and follow through until it's right.
• Treats others with respect and kindness.

Be Interested. Stay Interested. 20%

• Isn’t complacent. Seizes opportunities to learn by participating in activities to increase understanding.

Create Change. Start With Yourself. 20%

• Asks "why", is open-minded, and challenges the status quo.
• Leads and supports changes for the sake of improvement.

Seek New Perspectives. 20%

• Seeks new perspectives from all available sources to challenge your own, and brings them into your decision making process.
• Involves all stakeholders in making decisions. Is open to input from all sources.

Fail Fast. Learn Fast. 20%

• Considers long and short-term outcomes when making decisions.
• Is fearless.
• Readily admits mistakes.

Total 100%

Requirements

Qualifications and Essential Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with a minimum of five (5) years product design experience, with similar products, in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience evaluating, selecting, and applying sensors, electronics, and hydraulics to mechanical designs.
• High level of solid modeling and documentation skills.  Experience in FEA desirable.
• Strong CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred).
• Strong Computer skills including Microsoft Office suite.
• Oral and written communication skills appropriate for working with all levels of the company and suppliers.