Design Engineer

The Product Design Engineer will develop and maintain product designs for a defined group of customer accounts. Activities will include product design, Continuous Improvement performance goal attainment, new product development, and Engineering Change Number (ECN) control management.

Responsibilities

Creative product design through customer input; Development of designs which can be manufactured and sold at prices which will return an acceptable profit margin; Coordinate design activities within a cross-functional team environment; Interaction with prototype technicians in designing and testing with Prototype Technicians store fixtures per needs of the customer; Interface with Sales, Marketing, and the customer to accurately define and document the customer’s fixture requirements; Design product in cooperation with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure product can be efficiently manufactured with existing LA Darling capability; Develop product designs which deliver customer satisfaction as measured by design success rate and product margins and utilize existing manufacturing process capabilities; Meet personal CIP goal and assist in departmental goal accomplishment; Manage and successfully complete on schedule assigned special projects and meet design activity timetables at a 95% compliance rate; Integrate existing products into new designs where possible; Facilitate product introduction by providing manufacturing support on the first production run and provide design engineering support to the manufacturing plant; Meet goals of VA/VE processes assigned on annual basis

Requirements

B.S. degree in Engineering; 1 to 3 years of related experience

Nice to have

Minimum of 3 years’ design or design drafting experience in a related field

Benefits

Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package; Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; 401(k) retirement plan with company match; Opportunities for professional development and career advancement; A dynamic and supportive team environment focused on operational excellence and growth