Design Engineer

Altec; Sandoval (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Altec Fenex in Sandoval, IL, located about an hour east of Saint Louis, MO, seeks an experienced Design Engineer to develop vehicle schematics, configurations, and BOMs to meet customer specifications for quotes and production while supporting manufacturing.

The position requires an ABET EAC engineering degree, 2+ years lean manufacturing experience, and strong communication with the ability to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• ABET EAC certified degree in Engineering required.
• Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Agricultural or Aerospace Engineering preferred.
• At least 2 years lean manufacturing engineering experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must work with team and with minimal supervision.
• Willing to travel up to 25% (potentially on short notice).

Responsibilities

• Develop vehicle schematics and configurations.
• Design for customer quotation.
• Develop and maintain BOMs.
• Design new products/components.
• Apply fundamental engineering concepts and procedures.
• Communicate with customers on technical specs and design.
• Support Operations, Sales, and Service.
• Interface with Suppliers and Customers.
• Learn and utilize Lean principles to improve products and processes.
• Work within Altec departments as assigned to grow knowledge and skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

ABET EAC certified degree in Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Agricultural Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Job Description

A typical day for the design/applications engineer role would include developing products, configurations, and BOMs to meet customer specifications for quote development and production in addition to manufacturing support. Regular expectations would include BOM generation, CAD drawings (detail, schematic, and layout drawings), and interfacing with sales, suppliers, customers, and various internal departments to support and improve products.

Responsibilities

• Develop vehicle schematics and configurations
• Design for customer quotation
• Develop and maintain BOMs
• Design new products/components
• Know and apply fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures in the engineering field
• Communicate with customers on issues of technical specifications, product design and operation as appropriate
• Support Operations, Sales, and Service
• Interface directly with Suppliers and Customers
• Learn and Utilize Lean principles to improve our products and processes
• Work within any of the Altec departments as assigned to grow knowledge and skill for future Altec positions

Basic Qualifications

Qualifications: (Note: if the selected candidate meets the qualifications of a higher level in the Engineering Career Path, the level of this position may be adjusted upward).

• ABET EAC certified degree in Engineering required
• A degree in one of the following majors preferred:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Agricultural Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
• At least 2 years of lean manufacturing engineering experience (preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work with team members and work with minimal supervision
• Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time, potentially on short notice, which may include flying

Your Organization

Opportunity

Altec Fenex has just announced an opening for an experienced Design Engineerto join the team! Located approximately one hour east of Saint Louis, MO in Sandoval, IL, Altec Fenex is poised to experience tremendous growth for years to come.

Why Join Altec?

If you're considering a career with Altec,there's never been a better time to join us! Our company was founded on values that place the customer first and prioritize our people as our greatest strength. Over the years, those values and our talented associates have helped us to earn the trust and confidence of customers worldwide. Today, Altec is an innovative, financially sound company that sets the standard of excellence in design,manufacturing and service — and that's why we're the ideal place for you to grow your career.

Founded in 1929, Altec is a privately held company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. Altec specializes in the manufacture, sale and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes and specialty equipment for the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, construction, and light and signs markets. We help our customers dig deeper and reach higher in more than 100 countries around the world.

EEO Statement

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.

Pay Transparency

Pay range: $72,800 to $82,900. We are committed to fair and competitive pay for all associates based on their experience, education, and qualifications.

Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.