Design Engineer 1

DENSO; Southfield (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Vacation/PTO and 13 paid holidays

Bonus program

Health plan

Life, Disability Insurance

Job summary

DENSO in the United States is seeking an engineer to design, develop or redesign components, working from requirements to improve products and perform reverse engineering as needed.

Under supervision, you will use CAD tools to create drawings, review customer specs, perform design analysis for cost, manufacturability and reliability, and oversee prototype testing. You will also help document results and propose improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or related field.
• 0–3 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and issue component drawings using CAD.
• Review customer requirements and translate into product specs.
• Conduct design analysis for cost, manufacturability and reliability.
• Oversee prototype testing and document results.
• Analyze warranty/validation failures to redesign for improved performance.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Negotiation

CAD software

GD&T

Welding knowledge

Die-casting knowledge

Injection molding

Torque knowledge

Mainframe applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Engineering databases

Mainframe applications

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision, designs, develops or redesigns new or existing products. Works from requirements or instructions to develop and design new components or redesign existing components to improve the organization's products. Also completes reverse engineering activities as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilizes computer-aided engineering tools in order to create, change and issue component, system and assembly drawings under the supervision of more experienced engineers.
• Reviews customer’s requirements and specifications for product(s) and identifies issues and changes, where appropriate. Converts customer technical requirements to detailed product requirements.
• Conducts design analysis on components and/or assemblies to assist in the development process by ensuring designs are cost efficient, manufacturable, and reliable. Selects and tests materials, ingredients or components that will be suitable for the product. Develops innovative ways to increase the recycling of materials and decrease the carbon footprint of manufactured products as designed.
• Oversees the assembly and testing of engineering prototypes as needed. Documents, reviews and approves information obtained from product testing. Perfects engineering designs based upon testing results.
• Analyzes the results of customer warranty, manufacturing and validation test failures to redesign current products to improve performance.
• Assists with creating test and technical reports. May deliver simple or routine presentations.
• Analyzes current processes, procedures and systems and makes recommendations for improvement for own job.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or other engineering or related field
• 0-3 years of related experience

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Competent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills
• Competent customer service skills with an ability to approach every business relationship as a partnership
• Competent problem solving skills with an ability to address customer issues and partner on resolutions
• Basic analytical skills
• Competent negotiation skills and an ability to resolve situations while making a point firmly and seeking a positive outcome for both sides
• Basic understanding and competency in working with computer software and mainframe applications to manipulate, analyze and reconcile data
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD and other engineering software and databases
• Ability to create, read and modify product prints
• Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• General knowledge of welding, plating, die-casting, injection molding, stamping/cold forming, heat treatment process, fastener torque and other related skills

BENEFITS SUMMARY:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
• 401K with 4% Company Match
• Vacation/PTO and 13 paid Holidays
• Bonus Program
• FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
• Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance
• Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
• Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development and Ongoing Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
• Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)

Annual Salary: $68,000 - $85,000