Sabre Industries-posted 13 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Sioux City, IA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The Product Design Engineer I will work with the Telecom Products Group and various Sabre departments to produce designs, drawings and documentation for new and innovative products that meet company and customer expectations and are production feasible, cost effective and accurate. This position will build knowledge of industry standards and Sabre Procedures.

  • Works with the Telecom Products Group, Sabre Site Solutions group, Small Cell Products group and others to create and implement new innovative products, improve and standardize products and reduce costs
  • Designs aesthetically pleasing, thermally efficient and structurally sound products using FEA and other analysis methods to check and optimize designs
  • Produces production ready designs and drawings considering production feasibility, cost, manufacturability, labor requirements, shipping, and design accuracy
  • Maintain and improve catalog part number system to assist with reducing inventory and train others on the aspects of the system and how it works
  • Coordinates design and documentation for packaging requirements working with drafting, inventory and shipping departments, other internal groups, and vendors
  • Works with internal cross-functional teams to determine make vs buy, identify new potential vendors, select appropriate vendors for parts and kits, standardize technical portion of vendor audits, develop relationships with vendors to understand capabilities, and ensure designs are not limited to a single source product or vendor
  • Assists Operations, Manufacturing and Shipping teams to design jigs, fixtures and processes for manufacturing and packaging among all Telecom product groups as requested
  • Recommends/implements design changes for reduction in production cycle times, optimal cost efficiency, universal component use and ease of assembly
  • Support development and implementation of manufacturing processes and procedures to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance product quality
  • Identify internal process improvement opportunities and work with cross-functional teams to develop and implement solutions
  • Evaluates customer design specifications and assures compliance throughout development cycle
  • Assist with creation and implementation of virtual documentation and step-by-step videos for products to reduce/eliminate amount of paper and printouts required for shipping and installation documentation
  • Coordinates testing required by customers and/or industry for product approvals and work with internal teams to develop test procedures and design fixtures for testing
  • Research new materials and applicability for use in current and future designs
  • Demonstrates technical product knowledge, design configurations, concepts and limitations and quality processes
  • Acquires knowledge and assures adherence to all Sabre procedures and policy for engineering, production, tracking and follow-up
  • Travels with overnight stays to customer and vendor locations as needed
  • Support sales teams and attend customer meetings, trade shows and conference
  • Communicates real time updates to Engineering Supervisor - Telecom Products and VP Engineering Solutions
  • Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology
  • Knowledge and proficient use of SolidWorks 3D design software, preferably 3 years min experience
  • Proficiency in creating drawings for manufacturability
  • Familiarity with other CAD systems is desired
  • Knowledge and proficient use of Microsoft Office applications
  • Knowledge of welding and annotating welds in drawings desirable
  • Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in sheet metal cabinet construction, tubular steel, and pole construction an asset
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling, and assembly is preferred
  • Knowledge of documentation for packaging, shipping, procurement, or in-field assembly is a plus
  • Experience with PDM and document control preferred
  • Knowledge and experience evaluating design tradeoffs to achieve the most efficient cost-effective designs
  • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of technical drawings and models
  • Telecom experience is a plus, especially the wireless industry
  • Professional and effective English communication skills
  • Must work well in a fast-paced R&D team environment but also thrive in an entrepreneurial environment
  • Must be coachable and flexible to meet the demands of the telecom industry
  • Self-starter; can be depended on to complete tasks under minimal supervision
  • Must be focused, versatile, dependable, multi-task oriented, flexible, and able to adapt effectively to challenges
  • Ability to stay abreast of industry trends, best practice, and customer standards
  • Must have excellent organizational skills, follow-up, follow-through, and strong attention to detail
  • Must have a current, valid driver's license and meet Sabre's vehicle insurability requirements
  • Regular and timely attendance is required
  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement
  • Life and Disability Coverage
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Health and Wellness Resources
  • Employee Discounts
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