Design Engineer

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc.

Elkhart, IN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Bill of Materials (BOM), CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Communication Skills, Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), Computer Skills, Construction, Document Management, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Emerging Technology, High School Diploma, Industrial Design, Industrial Development, Interpersonal Skills, Java IDE (Integrated Development Environments), Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mathematics, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Product Family, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Design, Product Development, Prototyping, Solid Modeling, SolidWorks, Surface Modeling, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Telephone Skills, Test Design, Test Fixtures, Test Lab, Testing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Elkhart, IN
POSTED
30+ days ago

Overall Responsibilities

The Design Engineer is responsible for the design and development of fiberglass and aluminum-based products. Manages the technical design and redesign of current product lines. Manages all states of the development of new products as well as coordinating modification or design changes in existing product lines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Integral part of the development cycle by providing design support to projects and product lines assigned to them • Proficiency in computer aided engineering CAD Solid Works • Proficiency in surface modeling • Manage documentation of prints • Design test fixtures as necessary to conduct experiments in cooperation with test lab • Proactively provide leadership by engaging relevant manufacturing personnel during construction of design validation units • Coordinate testing of prototypes and products to validate performance of designs • Analyze and develop manufacturable industrial designs and concept drawings • Stay abreast of the latest technology and techniques to provide designs that are cost effective • Engage in all phases of new product development from conceptualization through first article production • Manage all documentation of designs including detail assembly and exploded prints

ECN ECO BOM creation

Characteristics and skills

Ability to communicate with leadership and peers with professionalism Ability to effectively communicate and facilitate through encouragement motivation and inspiration at all levels of the organization Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficient use of Microsoft Office products Basic Math writing and reading skills Proficient email phone and messaging capabilities Ability to work independently but also engage with multiple areas of the departments and other departments Ability to problem solve and provide ideas for process improvements

Other duties as assigned or needed

Educational and other requirements

High school diploma required Technical degree preferred CSWP or CSWA required Solid background in CAD solid modeling experience in a manufacturing setting with SolidWorks Surfacing and/or Advanced Surfacing experience required Must be an initiative-taker capable of working both independently as well as part of a team At least two years of related experience required A true collaborative" leader that embraces the idea that he/she is the go-to" person Experience with manufacturing and manufacturing processes Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Excellent communication and strong people skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization Expertise with ERP systems JDE is a plus LI-DNI

About the Company

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J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc.

JB Poindexter & Co (JBPCO) initially began as an investment partnership with John B. Poindexter and fellow partners, whose goals evolved from the realization of capital gains to the achievement of long-term growth. Initial acquisitions in the manufacturing and automotive spaces would lay the foundation for an enterprise led by household names in each respective industry working together to benefit one another.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Manufacturing - Other
WEBSITE
https://jbpoindexter.com/