Primary Function: The Design Engineer position is responsible for using CAD software to create technical drawings and models in a variety of different industries. They will work with both the customer and cross functional teams to design new products, tooling, work-holdings, and equipment. &nbsp; Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to): <ul><li>Be responsible for designing innovate models and drawings of both customers and inhouse parts for manufacturability</li><li>Use SolidWorks to create drawings and models from verbal customer design intake calls</li><li>Work with customers in an iterative design approach to provide tailored design solution</li><li>Maintain organized CAD library</li><li>Determine root causes of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in the process.</li><li>Work with Jig and Fixturing to design work-holdings for production</li><li>Work with CNC programmers to ensure that drawings are provided in a correct and acceptable tolerance range</li><li>Utilize metal fabrication, welding, and other expertise to implement mistake proofing control methods to increase quality, productivity and reduce costs of manufacturing</li><li>Work closely with manufacturing engineering to ensure new products are designed to be manufactured efficiently</li><li>Participate in GEMBA walks and kaizen events</li><li>All other duties assigned by management</li></ul>&nbsp;Skills:<ul><li>Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken formats</li><li>Excellent time management and prioritization skills</li><li>Strong working knowledge of CAD software</li><li>Experience in both hard and organic modeling techniques</li><li>Experience drafting engineering drawing and conduction tolerance stack up analysis (GD&amp;T) is a plus</li><li>Must have superb problem-solving skills and attention to detail</li><li>Ability to multi-task and prioritize both daily issues and strategic projects</li><li>Must have high aptitude for mechanics</li><li>Strong foundation in material science</li><li>The ability to fabricate prototypes, iterate rapidly from concept to high volume production</li><li>Capability to work closely with department supervision and production workers</li></ul>&nbsp;Qualifications:<ul><li>Degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or Robotics encouraged</li><li>3+ years of experience in a Design Engineering role</li><li>Lean Trained &ndash; certification a plus</li><li>Metal working industry experience</li><li>3+ years of SolidWorks Experience</li><li>MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook, etc...) proficiency required</li><li>Must possess current and valid driving record with clear history for the past three years</li></ul>&nbsp;Physical Requirements:<ul><li>Extended periods of sitting and/or walking (33% - 75% of time)</li><li>Stooping, bending, twisting, leaning (10% - 25% of time)</li><li>Lifting of up to 25 lbs. occasionally (0% - 33% of time)</li></ul>&nbsp;Work Environment:<ul><li>Frequent work in a manufacturing environment where the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) such as eye protection, hearing protection and safety shoes is mandatory</li></ul>

Design Engineer

Kaspar Companies
Shiner, TX

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Design Engineer

Kaspar CompaniesShiner, TX

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Kaspar Companies
Shiner, TX