Design Engineer

KUHN Group; Brodhead (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The KUHN Group is seeking a Design Engineer to design major components and subsystems for Kuhn and Kuhn Knight branded equipment. You will develop designs based on customer needs, manufacturability, cost, and safety, while collaborating with product management, sales, marketing, manufacturing, and customers.

You will use CAD software to create drawings, develop bills of materials, and participate in design reviews. A bachelor’s degree in agricultural or mechanical engineering is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agricultural or mechanical engineering.
• Experience in machining, steel fabrication and welding.
• Farming background with knowledge of hay tools, spreaders and mixers.

Responsibilities

• Design major components and subsystems for Kuhn and Kuhn Knight branded equipment.
• Develop designs based on customer needs, manufacturability, cost and safety.
• Collaborate with product management, sales/marketing, manufacturing and customers to develop specs.
• Develop test plans and direct testing of the design with test personnel.
• Set product quality and tolerance specifications for designs.
• Design and/or select hydraulic, power transmission, and structural components.
• Perform engineering design calculations pertinent to the design of Kuhn Knight products.
• Operate CAD design software to design, layout, produce drawings and develop bills of materials.
• Work with manufacturing to develop tooling and new processes.
• Gain knowledge of Kuhn/Kuhn Knight products via trade shows and customer interactions.
• Monitor industry trends and communicate information to company personnel.

Skills

Design

Engineering calculations

Manufacturing knowledge

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in agricultural or mechanical engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

The Design Engineer is responsible for design and development of innovative products that provide high quality and reliable performance to our customers at a competitive cost. The Design Engineer also serves as a technical resource for design engineering, sales, marketing, and manufacturing by participating in design reviews and providing input and review of projects as directed.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

To develop designs that:

• are innovative
• are high quality and reliable
• are cost effective to manufacture
• meet or exceed customer requirements
• are easy to maintain and service

To communicate effectively with others to:

• gather information, identify problems, and determine solutions
• develop product specifications and other technical documentation for sales, marketing, manufacturing, and engineering
• assist in determining how to manufacture, ship, service, and operate products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Others duties may be assigned.

• Design major components and/or subsystems for Kuhn and Kuhn Knight branded equipment.
• Develop and evaluate product designs based on customer needs, manufacturability, cost, and safety.
• Develop design specifications in collaboration with product management, sales and marketing, manufacturing, product development teams, product/applications testing, and customers for projects assigned
• Develop test plans and direct testing of the design with test personnel.
• Set product quality and tolerance specifications for designs.
• Design and/or select hydraulic, power transmission, and structural components.
• Perform engineering design calculations pertinent to the design of Kuhn Knight products.
• Operate CAD design software to design, layout, produce drawings and develop bills of materials.
• Work with manufacturing to develop tooling and new manufacturing processes as assigned.
• Develop a high level of knowledge of Kuhn and Kuhn Knight branded products by attending trade shows, initiating customer contacts, understanding customer service requirements, and monitoring competitors.
• Keep abreast of new products, technologies, and competitive equipment in the industry and communicate information to Company personnel.

Education and/or Experience – A bachelor’s degree in agricultural or mechanical engineering and related agricultural or industrial equipment design experience is required. Knowledge and experience in the areas of machining, steel fabrication, and welding are essential. A farming background with knowledge of hay tools, spreaders and mixers also required.