Design Engineer

JOB TITLE:               Design Engineer

DEPARTMENT:       Engineering

REPORTS TO:          Engineering Manager

PREPARED DATE:  November 2023

OVERVIEW

CWMF has a need for a motivated Design Engineer to help support continued growth. A successful candidate will be someone who can thrive in a fast-paced environment, has a positive attitude, and has a continuous improvement mentality. Design Engineers will work independently, assist on project teams, and lead project teams to develop new products and improve current products.

For over 30 years, CWMF Corporation has been offering portable and stationary asphalt plant equipment, parts, and service. We build long-term trusted relationships by helping our customers optimize overall plant performance and run at peak efficiency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops equipment and specifications according to external or internal requirements.
• Research new technologies to improve the capabilities of current products.
• Establishes equipment standards to improve economies of scale across product lines.
• Creates 3D parts, assemblies, and drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
• Works with Production to ensure products are designed for manufacturability.
• Reviews and analyzes specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related design data to determine factors affecting component designs.
• Confers with staff and supervisors to resolve design or other technical problems.
• Coordinates and works in conjunction with coworkers to design, layout, or detail components and systems.
• Assists Designers with engineering technical support.
• Modifies and revises designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.
• Analyzes equipment's structural integrity using finite element analysis (FEA) and other calculation tools.
• Utilizes various tools to ensure mechanical drive components are specified appropriately.
• Design and release Production Jigs, Fixtures, and Tools as needed.
• May travel to the customer site to assist in field measurements, start-up, or troubleshooting as required.
• Interacts with customers to discuss various design concepts and solicit feedback on designs.
• Supports other departments as requested including Purchasing, Sales, and Production.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in Engineering design or related field required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar degree preferred; significant experience in lieu of bachelor’s degree will be considered.
• Experience in heavy machine design preferred.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Working knowledge of 3D modeling software required; Autodesk Inventor experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ERP system(s).

JUDGMENT AND DECISION MAKING

• Demonstrates good judgment and reasoning when investigating and solving problems.
• Demonstrates good judgment in respecting the confidentiality of company information.
• Seeks guidance and direction in the performance of responsibilities and duties when necessary.

RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS

• Demonstrates the ability to work in a team environment.
• Promotes a high degree of morale and spirit of motivation within the company and its departments. This includes the degree of cooperation, communication, and coordination between department managers and coworkers.
• Demonstrates ability to tactfully handle difficult situations.

PLANNING AND TIME UTILIZATION

• Consistently recognizes and deals with priorities.
• Demonstrates an ability to multi-task in various environments.

INITIATIVE

• Independently performs most duties with minimal direction and supervision.
• Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.