Contract Design Engineer Jobs in Cleveland, OH (NOW HIRING)

Scope of Role

The Linear Motion Division is a major contributor to the Automation & Controls Segment, with approximately 1,500 global associates and $400M in revenue. There are 9 main sites located across the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, & Europe.

The Mechanical Design Engineer II position will be responsible for the development of new products (platform or Customer Lead Opportunity - CLO) that meet performance, cost, and quality requirements. Along with other responsibilities, this position will also generate clear technical documentation and procedures that can be referenced by other design, manufacturing, or quality engineers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide drawings and documentation for moderately complex components and processes

Provide recommendations with corresponding documentation to engineering manager or project team for complex components and processes

Use of computer-aided design analysis tools to optimize designs in an efficient manner

Support existing products through cost reduction, failure analysis, application solution and product derivatives.

MRB dispositioning (Material Review Board)

Position requires 5-10% travel

Expected Outcomes

Meeting Tall Gates / Contract deliverables (launch OTD, product & project cost and quality metrics)

Deliver designs that meet VOC and VOP (voice of process) inputs and requirements

Product and process design documentation that leverages reference designs and best practices enabling design traceability

Review existing designs to support selection of alternate designs and components while maintaining original design intent features and functions.

Critical Competencies

Analytical Thinking - identifies patterns across data or situations that are not obviously related

Specialized Knowledge - DFM, FEA and DFMEA familiarity and experience

Communication - listens to others and creates clarity through verbal and written communications

Customer Focus - clearly articulates customer needs to drive customer satisfaction; provides excellent service to internal and external customers

Decision Making - makes timely and informed decisions that consider the facts, constraints, risks, and likely impacts

Entrepreneurial Spirit - actively seeks out and recognizes opportunities that help company grow, improve, and evolve

Organizational Effectiveness - effectively navigates organizational structures and drives momentum to achieve desired outcomes

Problem Solving - methodically defines, investigates, and executes effective solutions

Education and Experience Requirements

4-year degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering or other related discipline

3 years' required experience

Ability to perform design calculations

Use of computer-aided design tools. SolidWorks and PDM experience desirable

Understanding of design requirements, part function and manufacturing principles

Ability to facilitate a technical discussion with internal and external customers (application or spec review and VOC)

Ability to solve moderately complex problems

Physical Demand and Work Environment

Physical Demands - while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.

Work Environment - The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Must be willing to travel by all forms of transportation. Position requires 5-10% travel.

Salary

Expected Base Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000. The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation for this position. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, the geographic market of that location, candidate's skill set, level of experience, education and internal peer compensation comparisons among other potential factors.

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