Design Engineer I

Minnesota Wire & Cable Company; Town of Union (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Wire & Cable Company seeks a Design Engineer I to design and implement new products that meet customer expectations. You will lead project design efforts with concurrent engineering alongside Process Engineering and R&D teams, and address customer requests.

Prototyping, documentation to ASME Y14.5M, and manufacturing process support are key elements of this role. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in design engineering, an associate degree in engineering (certificate preferred), and

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of demonstrated aptitude in Design Engineering.
• Associate’s Degree in Engineering; certificate program preferred or equivalent experience.
• Significant trust and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions; external contacts with customers/vendors.
• Strong communication, organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge/experience in wire & cable industry; proficient MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts on a project-by-project basis with concurrent engineering.
• Interface with Process Engineering, R&D and customers to address requests and sustain quality.
• Identify new technologies/materials to improve technical footprint and reduce costs.
• Consolidate common parts/materials for purchasing leverage and quotes.
• Provide manufacturability-focused design solutions and prototypes; document per ASME Y14.5M.
• Meet delivery dates for released products, samples, and prototypes; ensure compliance.
• Support manufacturing process development and continuous improvement across teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Work under pressure

Ethical behavior

Execution of strategy

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering

Engineering certificate program (preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

Job description

Design Engineer I is responsible for the design and implementation of new products. Design products that meet or exceed customer expectations. Concurrent engineering activities required with both Customer and Process Engineering. Responsibilities include development and documentation of designs that insurecustomers design intent while maximizing profits. Individual will also interface with customers addressing; requests, complaints, and sustaining efforts to insure quality products. Individual will interface with multiple organizations within the companyMAJOR DUTIESLead design efforts on a project-by-project basis. Efforts will require concurrent engineering development with Process Engineering and/or Research and Development.Identify and act on new technologies, materials and processes that improve on Minnesota Wire’s technical footprint.Consolidate parts, materials and processes that are common to Minnesota Wire (when at all possible) to insure purchasing leverage and meet quoted costs.Provide design solutions for customers considering manufacturability/materials/product quality. Design/develop/revise prototypes. Assist in the design and development of manufacturing processesResponsible for accurate design documentation to ASME Y14.5M standards.Meet delivery dates for released products, samples, and prototypes. Seek out design process inefficiencies to improve time to market.Compliance of all Minnesota Wire Safety standards.Compliance with all Minnesota Wire Policies and regulations, i.e. ISO (International Standards Organizations), ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations)Other duties as requiredEXPECTATIONSSelf motivated. Able to establish priorities and complete in a timely manner.Create and maintain a positive team work environment with multiple functions across the company.Able to communicate effectively, both oral and written, within the company and with suppliers and customers.Be proficient in engineering software such as (but not limited to) SolidWorks CAD. SolidWorks is preferred.Expand technical expertise in assigned areas of focusKNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSExperience: 1-3 years of demonstrated aptitude in Design Engineering.Education: Associate’s Degree in Engineering, certificate program preferred, or equivalent experienceInterpersonal Skills: A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts with customers and vendors become important as well as fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals).Other Skills:1. Ability to effectively communicate and interface with peers as well as executive level management both in an oral and written format.2. Ability to work well under pressure3. Excellent organizational skills, able to set priorities, and responsive to customer requests.4. Demonstrated ability to execute results against strategy and meet critical deadlines.5. Demonstrates perspective and ethical behavior.6. Highly motivated and enthusiastic.7. Knowledge/experience in wire & cable industry.8. Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint