Design Engineer II

JB Poindexter & Co•Reading, PA

About The Position

The Design Engineer II is responsible for creating new and modifying existing engineering documentation. Responsibilities will encompass creating or modifying drawings, bills of material and other supporting documentation from a customer specification or sales order. Fully applies basic engineering principles, theories, and concepts to job assignments and exhibits technical and operational efficiency solving problems of moderate complexity. The Nuts and Bolts Create and modify SolidWorks 3D models and AutoCAD drawings for parts and assemblies Layout, draw and reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications to describe operation and maintenance of mechanical and/or electrical systems Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings etc., to assess factors affecting component design and the procedures and instructions to be followed Consult with other employees to design, layout or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems Design custom parts for integration into vocational vehicles to meet customer, technical, and regulatory specifications Interpret customer specifications and sales orders to complete an engineering package of drawings and bill of material for manufacturing Support lean manufacturing initiatives Work cross functionally to design, layout and detail components and systems Assist other Designers and Drafters with required engineering expertise to complete design activities Supporting Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales and Procurement initiatives as required. Provide innovative design solutions to improve overall design/assembly efficiency and customer experience

Requirements

Excellent working knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes, mechanical assembly and welding procedures
SolidWorks, EPDM, or similar proficiency required
Proficient with Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to recognize the application of multiple equipment components and their combined integration to achieve specific requirements
Able to manage urgent and multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to work under strict time lines
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar required
Seven (7) years of related manufacturing experience (with BSME) preferred
Solid Works Certification

Nice To Haves

Experience with lifting devices (cranes/aerials) preferred
Experience with electrical and hydraulic systems preferred

Responsibilities

Create and modify SolidWorks 3D models and AutoCAD drawings for parts and assemblies
Layout, draw and reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications to describe operation and maintenance of mechanical and/or electrical systems
Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings etc., to assess factors affecting component design and the procedures and instructions to be followed
Consult with other employees to design, layout or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems
Design custom parts for integration into vocational vehicles to meet customer, technical, and regulatory specifications
Interpret customer specifications and sales orders to complete an engineering package of drawings and bill of material for manufacturing
Support lean manufacturing initiatives
Work cross functionally to design, layout and detail components and systems
Assist other Designers and Drafters with required engineering expertise to complete design activities
Supporting Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales and Procurement initiatives as required.
Provide innovative design solutions to improve overall design/assembly efficiency and customer experience