Senior Design Engineer

Respectful Recruiting; Sussex (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Respectful Recruiting is seeking a Senior Design Engineer for our client in the recycling and materials handling industry. The role involves planning and directing projects from concept to commissioning, ensuring quality that meets internal standards and customer specs.

The candidate will develop and optimize equipment, create 3D models and 2D drawings, and prepare detailed work instructions for manufacture and installation. Strong CAD skills and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience in recycling and materials handling preferred.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software is essential (Creo/Pro-Engineer).
• Experience with 2D AutoCAD is advantageous.
• Proficiency in MS Office and publishing tools is expected.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct projects from concept through design and commissioning.
• Analyze mechanical systems and benchmark for quality and efficiency.
• Produce manufacturing drawings and work instructions for quotes and production.
• Create and maintain 3D models and 2D drawings for presentation and manufacture.
• Investigate failures and recommend corrective actions; participate in lean initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Education

4-year engineering degree OR 5+ years of experience in recycling & materials handling

Tools

Pro-Engineer/Creo

2D AutoCAD

MS Office

Desk Top Publishing

Job description

Senior Design Engineer

Our client is a leader in the manufacturing of recycling and materials handling industry. They currently have an opening for a Senior Design Engineer.

Position Overview

The Senior Design Engineer is responsible for the planning, organization and directing of projects from concept through the design, prototype, manufacturing, and commissioning stages. They are also responsible for ensuring that work meets established internal quality standards as well as customer specifications.

Essential Job Functions

• The development and optimization of internally manufactured equipment.
• Analyse of design and mechanical systems of current machines and use benchmarking to develop quality and efficiency.
• Development of high standard manufacturing drawings in accordance with standards to accompany work instructions and quotations.
• Production of detailed written work instructions for the manufacture and installations of products.
• Creating and maintaining 3D Model and 2D drawings of products for presentation, manufacture and marketing.
• Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems to make recommendations for corrective action and implements.
• Actively participate in the continuous Quality improvement process, and lean manufacturing strategies.

Qualifications

• 4-year engineering degree OR 5+ years of experience in the recycling and materials handling industry
• Must be proficient in MS Office (including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Good working knowledge of Desk Top Publishing.
• Previous 3D CAD experience essential, preferably using Pro-Engineer or Creo.
• 2D Autocad experience advantageous.
• Outstanding communication required with excellent written and verbal skills.