Design Engineer

Job Summary

The Design Engineer is responsible for research opportunities for new products and creating prototypes. Design manufacturing processes and products with various criteria in mind, including cost-effectiveness, user experience and environmental standards. Analyze date from tests on prototypes and craft reports on projects progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing manufacturing processes and products
  • Design new engineering products 
  • Analyze prototype data and retest if needed
  • Research new product ideas and methods
• Assessing product usability and safety 
  • Improve existing products and processes
  • Ensure compliance with the industry’s safety standards
  • Ensure products are user- and environment-friendly
• Assessing design feasibility 
  • Ensure new designs can be produced within our resources
  • Confirm that designs are cost-effective 
  • Address repeatability when creating designs
  • Address ergonomics of installation on all designs
  • Ensure new products can be replicated with quality 
  • Confirm designs can reflect a process in installation
• Documentation and design curator
  • Craft models and drawings of products using CAD 
  • Create dimension prints for internal use and outsourcing
  • Recorded all designs and revisions for future research and development
  • Capture needed components for bill of materials. 

Qualifications

• Education
  • Minimum Required: Engineering Degree 
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering 
• Experience
  • Minimum Required: Experience as a Design Engineer or a similar role  
  • 2+ years working in manufacturing environment 
  • Good understanding of safety standards and environmental impact of a design
  • Preferred: 5+ years engineering experience in automotive manufacturing with emphasis on aftermarket products.
  • Experience using CAD software; knowledge of NX and AutoCAD is a plus
• Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License
• Ability to travel internationally
• Strong technical background and a clear understanding of a manufacturing process
• Experience using engineering software 
• Preferred: Proven engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to conduct presentations
• TS16949 or IATF 16949, Quality Audits, and Environmental Management System and OSHA Requirements

Working Conditions

The following working conditions are present or expected on a daily basis:

• Travel may be required
• Office setting with some hands-on applications in a Manufacturing/production floor environment. 
• Frequent exposure to industrial manufacturing, automotive vehicles, weather elements, chemicals and robotics.
• Tasks involving hand tools.
• Personal protective equipment must be worn at all times on the production floor.

IMPORTANT NOTE

IXS reserves the right to change, amend or disuse this job description at any time. This document is intended to provide an overview of the required responsibilities and qualifications.