Job Description

Description

Job Title: Design and Manufacturing Development Engineer
Reports to: Operations Officer
Job Type: Salary-Exempt
Location: 6807 W Little York Rd, Houston TX 77040

SUMMARY
Performs Engineering tasks as assigned, which may include reviewing incoming orders for engineering requirements, preparing BOMs, drawings and specifications, updating and maintaining drawing library, production planning, product design and manufacturing development, product testing and special projects. This job will integrate skills and competencies within the company group.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Understand and demonstrate knowledge of basic sheet metal and fabrication processes
o Including but not limited to press brake operations, rolling, punching shearing, welding, cutting and fastening
Processes incoming orders (review technical package and quotation)
Outline design needs and documentation and related updates
Outline and review special process needs
Verifies part numbers and all required data with Engineering Supervisor.
Links drawings and technical data
Reviews any questions prior to forwarding to planning (Eng. Tech may be the planner)
Signs Routing Stamp
Develops active Solidworks library of all current production parts and assemblies
Develops layouts and arrangement drawings for Sales and Marketing.
Completes processing of engineering package and submits to the next required reviewer
Designs new products
Edits all products and red-line changes in document control
Tests products/designs as needed
Verify design by Inspection of incoming machines or fabricated products and final assemblies as needed
Charts and develops parts, BOMs and instructions as needed for product manufacture, use or modification.
Creates video or animated models as needed for use by Sales or Manufacturing or Management
Follow company safety & security guidelines
Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job.
Upkeep and cleanliness of work areas
Other duties as determined by Management

REQUIRED CAD (SOLIDWORKS) (dominant work effort)
Designs new products as defined by Sales
Draws any required design and shop drawings in support of manufacturing, sales and product development
Draws finished drawings for product configurations
Must be Solidworks fluent in work scope for:
o Structural weldments
o Sheet Metal
o Large Assembly design
o Finite element Analysis
o Product Design
o Fluids experience a benefit
Compiles library of products and system arrangements
Works on special drawing/design projects.
Writes product manuals and specifications

SUPPORTS PRODUCTION
Draws flats for production processing (various formats)
Maintains Drawing Revision Levels
Maintains Links to drawings and technical data
Verifies all purchasing data in part numbers as required

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Engineering or Technical Product Design Degree
Experience/training in SolidWorks, or equivalent
1-2 years Solidworks (preferred)
Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

DESIRED ADDITIONAL TRAINING (to be provided, if necessary)
Global Shop training
Attend SolidWorks tutorial or class

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. The employee is frequently required to sit while performing the duties of this job (approx. 95%). The employee is not expected to lift or move materials.

MENTAL DEMANDS
Employee may be required to do the following: following set procedures and standards; applying basic mathematical skills; planning work and selecting proper tools; reading and interpreting information; judging distances and accurately; following oral and/or written directions; reading; writing; ability to recognize and report safety hazards

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud.

The individual who occupies this position must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the workplace. This means the individual must not pose a significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of the individual or others that cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties may be assigned and/or reassigned as needed and/or instructed by department manager, general manager or other supervisor.

M / F / Disability /Veteran / EOE

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FabCorp/Hammonds is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

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