Product Design Engineer

Madix, Inc; Terrell (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k - Company match

Onsite Clinic

Vacation time

Educational Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Madix, Inc in Terrell, TX is seeking a Mechanical/Industrial Design Engineer to translate customer requirements into efficient product designs. You will collaborate with manufacturing to establish production methods and create 3D CAD models and production drawings.

The role emphasizes value engineering, prototype testing, and ensuring design tolerances. A BS in Mechanical or Industrial Design is required, with strong communication and software skills.

Qualifications

• Must have good communications and be comfortable dealing with diverse groups throughout the organization.
• Must know how to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• BS Mechanical or Industrial Design or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Define and consult with Sales to establish design parameters.
• Develop designs with manufacturing to optimize production methods.
• Create 3D CAD models, renderings, drawings and assembly instructions.
• Evaluate designs for cost drivers and propose value engineering ideas.
• Assist packaging engineering in developing packaging methods.
• Ensure product meets quality parameters and tolerances.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

BS Mechanical or Industrial Design

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Consult with Sales and Business Insights to define and establish design parameters.
• Develop designs in conjunction with manufacturing to establish the most efficient production methodology.
• Consider product cost drivers and work to provide designs that are value oriented, meeting the customer requirements at the lowest cost.
• Active participant in the customer sample process as well as engineering prototypes.
• Test, analyze or otherwise establish the functional parameters of new products and document accordingly.
• Evaluate existing product designs and propose value engineering ideas for management consideration.
• Create designs in 3D CAD and, from that, develop visual renderings, production drawings, and assembly instructions.
• Assist packaging engineering in developing packaging methods.
• Assist Quality Assurance in determining if product meets the intended quality parameters, including adherence to drawing dimensions and tolerances.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess good communications skills and be comfortable dealing with diverse groups and individuals throughout the organization.
• Must have a good working knowledge of computers including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Must know how to use 3D Cad system (SolidWorks preferable).
• Ability to multitask and work several projects simultaneously and often under some time pressure.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Lift up to 50 pounds, walk the shop floor, walk up and down stairs

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

BS Mechanical or similar Engineering, BS Industrial Design, or equivalent experience required.

Pay is commensurate with education and experience.

Benefit Details

• Group Health Insurance Company Paid Group Term Life Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Critical Care
• 401k - Eligible day one of employment (Contributions can be from 1% to 50% of salary. Company match of up to 4% quarterly based on safe harbor election)
• Holidays - 9 per year (Eligible after 30 days of employment)
• Vacation time
• Educational Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite Clinic - Free medical visits
• Safety and Attendance incentives
• Employee Appreciation Days

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Madix is a company about people-our employees, our clients, and our community. Our reputation as an innovative leader in the store-fixture industry is a product of the hard work and dedication of our team members. At Madix, every individual plays a vital role in the success of our company, which is why we in turn strive to help employees achieve their professional and personal goals. We also are committed to maintaining a diverse work environment where everyone feels safe, inspired, and returns home each night fulfilled by the work they do. Investing in our employees and respecting our people is the best way to preserve our future as a company.