Design Engineer

Schier; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Schier in Shawnee, KS, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to drive design and refinement of our leading kitchen waste products. This full-time, in-office role blends creative problem solving with hands-on design in a fast-paced team environment.

You will use SolidWorks daily, create prototypes with CNC and 3D printers, and test in our Lab while collaborating with engineering experts to advance multiple projects on schedule.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in design engineering.
• SolidWorks proficiency (or equivalent software).
• High mechanical aptitude and experience with shop and hand tools.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Ability to present to large groups and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Excellent attention to detail under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Use project management software to plan and execute tasks.
• Use SolidWorks to design and refine products.
• Build prototypes using CNC, 3D printers, and shop tools.
• Test prototypes and products in the Test Lab.
• Coordinate with engineering team members and SMEs to progress projects.

Skills

SolidWorks

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Agile/Scrum

Cross-functional

Presentation skills

Tools

SolidWorks

HSMWorks

CNC Routers

3D Printers

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team and play a key role in the development and refinement of our industry-leading products. This position will combine creative problem solving and hands-on design, while working alongside a seasoned design team, to create the most innovative products in the kitchen waste industry.

Detail

Work Location: Headquarters, Shawnee, KS

Job Type: Full-time, In-person

Reports to: Design Engineer Manager

The following bullets describe the essence of this role:

• Be a problem solver and solution provider - understanding the real problem is a critical first step that is followed by proposing solutions to correctly solve the unique problem depending on the customer, timeframe and budget.
• Be a learner and an educator - soak up the knowledge and details of our industry, our products and our company. Regularly present to various audiences your knowledge, details and progress of projects.
• Be a process follower and disrupter - execute projects within our defined process and question everything we do to uncover waste and inefficiencies.
• Be a team member and an individual contributor - work as part of a fast moving, dynamic design team and contribute on an individual basis to the success of all projects

The following bullets describe typical daily and weekly activities of this role:

• Use project management software to plan and execute tasks
• Use SolidWorks to design and refine products
• Build prototypes using a variety of tools - CNC, 3D Printers, common shop tools
• Test prototypes and products in our Test Lab
• Coordinate with engineering team members and subject matter experts to progress projects

Required Qualifications for this role:

• At least 5 years experience in design engineering
• SolidWorks proficiency (or equivalent software)
• High mechanical aptitude and experience with shop and hand tools
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Ability to present to large groups and great interpersonal skills for cross functional collaboration
• Superb attention to detail, organized, and able to work under tight deadlines. Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to challenges

Preferred Qualifications for this role:

• Experience with rotational and injection molding - part and tool design
• Experience with HSMWorks and CNC Routers
• Experience with 3D printers - FDM and resin