Chief Product Engineer - Conveyors

SUMMARY:   Leads the design and development of new and existing company products. 
 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  This job has no direct supervisory responsibility, although individuals in this position will assign projects, set design expectations, and perform other tasks to ensure consistency and standardization within the department.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Bachelor’s degree in engineering field and 10-15 years’ experience in material handling or conveyance equipment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Strong verbal and written communication skills and speak effectively before groups of customers and employees.  Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings / electrical schematics. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:                                
Proficient in algebra and geometry as is required to solve engineering problems.

COMPUTER SKILLS:
SolidWorks experience in detailing and designing preferred.  Must be proficient at Microsoft Office products and possess adequate skills to navigate and work with company’s ERP software. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. Employee spends some time on shop floor. Most of the time will be spent sitting in front of a computer and using the phone.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Most of the time, the work environment is a pleasant, temperature controlled, professional office environment in a manufacturing setting. Personal workstation may be located on 2nd floor. The employee works in the office but does have frequent interaction with personnel on the shop floor.  The noise level in the work environment is mixed but does not require hearing protection in most areas. 

NOTE: 
This Job Description may be modified due to business necessity.  LEWCO, Inc. will make reasonable accommodations regarding these duties, responsibilities, and qualifications in compliance with Federal and State disability laws.  EOE