Position Summary
The Project Engineer will manage complex design tasks, utilizing Inventor software to create product designs that align with equipment capabilities, construction methods, labor resources, and a wide variety of materials in the store fixture and display industry. This position plays a key role in collaborating with customers and the Project Management team to identify cost-saving opportunities and contribute innovative, value-added ideas.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Project Management to develop new fixtures as required for client approval using Autodesk Inventor.
- Execute returned redlined drawings from clients, implementing necessary changes and updates.
- Develop production drawings with correct features for CNC programming and generate Bill of Materials (BOM) using Autodesk Inventor.
- Collaborate with Production Engineers to prepare or oversee the creation of product specifications.
- Work closely with Project Managers to determine design, material, and engineering requirements.
- Create cutting bills and CNC programs for required parts as necessary.
- Prepare work orders, stock requisitions for purchasing, and bills of materials for ERP systems.
- Maintain close communication with the shop regarding product manufacturing processes.
- Update drawings related to product development, construction, and installation as changes occur.
- Inform the shop of any revisions to the bill of materials.
- Directly support plant personnel during the manufacturing process, ensuring smooth operations and addressing any technical issues.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of direct industry experience in Store Fixture & Display, Manufacturing, or Woodworking
- 3-5 years of experience using Autodesk Inventor/SolidWorks and CNC programming
- 3+ years of CNC programming experience
- Strong teamwork, collaboration, planning, and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to make independent decisions
- Proficiency with computer applications, including MS Office, and experience with MRP/ERP systems
- Associate Degree in Engineering Technology or Design preferred
Available Benefits
- Competitive health insurance options
- Company-provided life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with matching and immediate vesting
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Employee assistance program
Why Work at Leiden
At Leiden, we offer a dynamic environment that fosters career growth and development. We promote continuous learning, welcome diverse perspectives, and prioritize employee satisfaction. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all applicants without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
Leiden is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company Description
Leo I. Leiden began this company in 1941 with an entrepreneurial spirit and 16 years of fine craftsmanship under his belt.
During World War II, Leiden manufactured wooden products used by U.S. Army personnel. After the war, when retail experienced a growth period, Leiden was there helping stores create and remodel everything from the woodwork in large commercial buildings to the intricacies of customized store fixtures.
In 1982 Tom Leiden was recruited to the business by his Uncle Leo C. Leiden. And in 1997, after years of being involved in every aspect of the business, Tom was promoted to president. During his tenure, Tom successfully grew the company year after year by creating a culture within the organization that emphasized customer service. The sales growth of the company, even during difficult years in the U.S., revealed to all of his employees the importance of meeting customers’ needs and making them a priority. It was this focus on customer service that enabled Tom to build numerous long-term partnerships with customers Leiden still has today.
In 2015 Tom sold the company to Melissa Hale and Mike Hopp, whom he proudly dubbed the next generation of the Leiden family and who continue the legacy of “customer service first.”
Today, 85 years after inception, Leiden is a manufacturing company serving numerous national and local accounts. Leiden is headquartered in Twinsburg, Ohio, and has manufacturing capabilities both in Twinsburg and Strasburg, Ohio. And we’ve added a warehousing & distribution facility in Deep Gap, North Carolina to meet our growing client needs.
Through the years, as Leiden has grown, we’ve maintained our entrepreneurial spirit. And we’d like to think that Leo would be proud of who we are today.