Design Engineer

Job purpose

Individual will be responsible for management of existing Design Engineering duties listed in the job description.

Duties and responsibilities

• Possess skill required to design and draw CAD drawings for the manufacture and assembly of piece parts, sub-assemblies, jigs and fixtures required to meet customer specifications and requirements of the final product.
• Possess a working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances
• Become proficient with MRP system in order to make BOM routings and shop orders.
• Write and maintain manufacturing and or engineer process sheets as needed.
• Prepare quotes as received by Arnold Magnetics or potential Arnold Magnetics customers.
• Perform magnetic circuit design for components and assemblies
• Design various coils, inductors and other wound components
• Interface with manufacturing to solve problems relating to processes, fixtures and materials.
• Assemble prototypes as needed.
• Travel to customer or supplier sites and other Arnold Magnetics facilities as needed
• Make critical decisions when the Engineering Manager is not present.
• Assisting other with Risk Mitigation of their projects.
• Being supportive across departments with all projects.
• Be able to articulate Arnold’s value proposition through design assistance without giving away proprietary technology.
• Designing for manufacturing with understanding of cost implications.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• BS Engineering field – preferably Mechanical &/or Electrical
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment – experience with designing wound components preferred (inductors, transformers, coils, electromechanical devices, etc.)
• LEAN manufacturing experience.
• SolidWorks experience/knowledge.
• Candidate must possess mechanical or electrical knowledge base with good project management skills.
• Able to interface with customers at all levels.

Working conditions

• May be exposed to industrial oils, coolants, solvents, lubricants, adhesives and other chemicals.
• Level of travel may be required: 5-10% - this involves customer visits for product discussions.
• Plant wide climate control and air conditioning in 2/3 of plant.
• Working hours are generally 1st shift M-F 8 AM – 4:30 PM.
• Generally working in office setting with activities in production environment.
• Could require intermittent and long periods of sitting &/or standing.

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