Production Engineer

Dimensional Innovations l Shield Casework

SHIELD is a Kansas City based manufacturer who designs and builds products for the world’s best sports and healthcare brands. Our lockers are chosen by the top NBA, NFL, NCAA teams and our innovative healthcare products help the best doctors and nurses serve their patients in modern, clean environments at many of the most nationally recognized health care facilities in the United States.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this role is the bridge between Design and Production, and produces drawings which are essential for fabrication while maintaining design intent for the client. The Production Engineer I is an entry level role, responsible for working with a team to create and provide unique solutions for our diverse clients and projects, including all aspects of engineering with guidance and collaboration from more senior Engineering team members.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONSmay include but are not limited to:

• Uses Solidworks at a proficient level to create high quality, accurate and timely production drawings, which require some redlining
• Focuses on process details by receiving, interpreting, and executing information from both internal and external clients
• Communicates effectively with all internal departments and all levels of personnel within the company
• Ensures components and assemblies adhere to applicable industry and business standards
• Completes assigned projects on time and within stated budget
• Communicates with the Operations team on a consistent basis to ensure the project is moving through production process correctly and on time
• Works proactively with the Production team to own and fix any errors during the production process up to and including install
• Ensures Bills of Materials are accurate and complete, minimizing non-standard parts

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Ability to perform day-to-day tasks while thinking outside of the box
• Ability to successfully execute projects on tight deadlines and to perform at high levels in a fast paced and ever-changing work environment
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to visualize fabrication processes and how Engineering can help increase safety and efficiency while decreasing cost
• Capacity to find solutions with a collaborative, positive attitude
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Can work independently, while still asking questions and for advice from tenured Engineering team members when needed

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design or similar
• Functional understanding of Design Engineering principles
• Strong knowledge and working experience with Solidworks, preferably in a workplace setting
• Casework, furniture or cabinet building experience preferred
• Experience with CNC machining, CAM software and Adobe Creative Suite is a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Extensive use of standard computer equipment
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, climb, crouch, or crawl
• The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• The employee must be able to talk and hear

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Due to our onsite Fabrication process, the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, employees may be exposed to hot and/or cold conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. Adherence to company safety policies are mandatory.

Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and hold a valid drivers license. Shield Casework is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

You should be proficient in:

• CAD/CAM Software
• Blueprint Reading
• Engineering Degree
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• High School / GED

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CAM Software

Salary info:

$22 - $29 / hr