Design Engineer

• Responsible for the design and development of new products and modifications to existing products as required.
• Perform calculations in the areas of applied mechanics, statics, dynamics, kinematics, strength of materials, or other disciplines in support of project objectives
• Develop component part designs in line with industry and proper engineering practices in common materials and processes such as welding, stamping, machining, cold forming, die casting, injection molding, extruding or others where appropriate
• Responsible for improving quality of product; DFM (Design for Manufacturability), robustness and design of testing.
• Approves releases, and coordinates communication of Engineering Change Notices. 
• Provides engineering analysis and implementation of design modifications recommended to accommodate continuous production and sale of existing products or improve product efficiency or cost.
• Responsible for generating, accumulating, and disseminating technical data on products needed by persons or groups within Modernfold, Inc. and its Distributors.
• Responsible for maintaining state-of-the-art awareness of relevant product technologies.
• Responsible for originating ideas for new products, product features, and product modifications.
• Promotes organization in industry, manufacturing, or trade associations
• Represents the company to internal & external customers
• Work with prototype shop to construct working prototype models when applicable
• Work with patent attorneys to provide protection for product innovations
• Travel as necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are respective to the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college with 2-5 years' product design experience in a manufacturing environment.  Computer literate in Word, Excel, Solid Edge, and AutoCAD.