Product Design Engineer

summitproducts; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Summit Products in Altoona, Iowa is looking for a talented Engineer with proven experience in new product development. The role requires collaboration across several departments to take products from concept to completion, emphasizing problem-solving and efficient manufacturing.

The ideal candidate will have experience in accessory design, familiarity with CAD software, and a strong work ethic. This full-time position offers a diverse range of responsibilities and benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers and managing multiple projects.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide unique solutions to complex problems.
• Manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Work directly with manufacturing personnel to improve efficiency.

Skills

Problem-solving

Hands on approach

Collaboration with suppliers

Accessory design

Experience with stainless steel and aluminum alloys

Proficient in Solidworks

Proficient in AutoCAD

Tools

Solidworks

AutoCAD

ERP systems

Job description

Summit Products is looking for a talented Engineer that has proven new product development experience.

Summit Products supplies products to a unique/niche market in the RV industry as well as custom fabrication products to the local area. Summit’s smaller size and growing business make it the perfect opportunity to advance your career and hone your skills.

The ideal candidate is someone comfortable working with many departments within the company including, Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Scheduling, Marketing, Sales, and Accounting. You will work together with each of these departments to take into consideration all market, operations, manufacturing, and cost target considerations to successfully take a product from the conceptual stage through to completion. We are looking for someone who is creative, and has skills in analysis, enjoys hands on work, problem-solving, and new product development.

Job Duties

• The ability to provide unique solutions to complex problems is a must.
• Quick turnarounds from concept to completed product are expected.
• Having a “Hands on” approach when assembling and building concepts and prototypes is expected.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects at a time while working in a dynamic environment.
• Must be able to work in an environment where there will be constructive feedback.
• Experience in accessory design.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers and dealing with long lead time components.
• Experience developing Sheet metal, extruded and injected molded components.
• Experience working with a wide variety of stainless steel and aluminum alloys.
• Proficient in Solidworks and AutoCAD software.
• The ability to create and revise production fixtures and assembly tools.
• Experience working directly with manufacturing personnel to improve both manufacturing and production efficiency.
• Continually have the mindset to innovative by eliminating unnecessary components, reducing cost, and solving problems.

Job Responsibilities

• High attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic and Self-starter.
• Minimum 3 year experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Capable of using CAD software, performing calculations and conducting tests as needed during the course of day to day work to complete assignments.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Demonstrated ability to work within many areas of the company including, but not limited to, Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Scheduling, Marketing, Sales, and Accounting.
• Willing to work on the manufacturing floor to gather needed information.
• Experience in ERP systems to create Routings/BOMs, preferred.
• Cost estimating experience preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s)

• Do you have Manufacturing Design Engineering Experience?
• Do you have experience with Routings/BOM's?

Experience

• AutoCAD: 2 years (Required)
• ERP systems: 2 years (Required)
• Automotive engineering: 2 years (Preferred)