Design Engineer

Design Engineer

Design Engineer Summary Performs the fundamental engineering tasks associated with the design and development of mechanical systems to product requirements and specifications. Typical products include structural components, suspension systems, and mechanical drive systems. Education and/or ExperienceBachelor's Degree (B. A.) or equivalent from a four-year College or university and five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Apply the principles of engineering to develop geared and suspension systems utilizing parametric modeling and using applicable standards and specifications.
• Verify and document design safety margins by performing stress, vibration, contact, and deflection using finite element analysis (FEA).
• Apply GD&T to accurately communicate functional feature relationships and requirements.
• Verify component and assembly fit conditions using statistical stack up analyses of drawing dimensional requirements.
• Interaction with manufacturing engineering and quality to assure manufacturability of designed hardware.
• Develop and release 2D drawings and 3D models utilizing parametric CAD software.
• Direct the specification of purchase componentry includes bearings, seals, fasteners, etc.
• Support prototype and production manufacturing and assembly with the applicable assigned Program Manager.
• Develop / execute test plan for validating design to customer requirements.
• Support test plan reporting, including if required Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) documentation.
• Constructs engineering artifacts in support of design reviews, including APQP design process documents: DFMEA, DVP&R, etc.
• Prepare engineering reports in support of checkpoint design reviews.
• Lead assigned design efforts in accordance with the AR Product Development Process (ARPDP)
• Contributes to the continuous improvement of ARPDP

Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual will need to perform the following competencies. Quantity of WorkThe quantity of work produced and the promptness with which it is completed. Quality of WorkThe ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework. Judgement/Knowledge of JobKnowledge of job, techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, materials, etc. Attendance/DependabilityPunctuality and attendance. Teamwork/ AttitudeWillingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism. Initiative/IndependenceThe degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision. Adherence to PolicyFollow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001. Adherence to SafetyFollow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE. Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. American Rheinmetall fka Loc Performance is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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