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Associate Engineer

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OVERVIEW 

The Associate Engineer works with the senior engineering team members to help transition the design from a concept to a real product that can be manufactured. This may also include collaboration with industrial design, product marketing, quality, and other R&D functions. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Communicate ideas quickly and effectively using a combination of sketching, CAD layouts, 3D models and working prototypes to evaluate potential solutions. 
  • Update 3D CAD, if needed and as directed by the design engineering team.
  • Hands-on involvement in development engineering, input specifications, concept and feasibility activities, prototyping, and testing 
  • Evaluate and improve designs for cost effectiveness, manufacturing improvements, increased quality and value. 
  • Work with the engineering team and quality team to analyze FAI reports from suppliers and recommend corrective actions based on that analysis.
  • Identify new ideas, products and/or features that improve customer satisfaction, reduce costs and keep our product line at the forefront of our industry.
  • Assist generation of product prototypes for internal evaluation as well as for customer and consumer testing/feedback. 
  • Provides technical support in solving quality problems with existing products.
  • Plan your work path to proactively meet deadlines and present views and arguments well.

 QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

  • Strong communication skills and is comfortable working in cross functional teams; proven structured approach to creative problem solving.
  • A self-starter with proven critical thinking and problem solving skills - identify problems, potential problems, and develop solutions for smooth work flow.
  • CAD experience, preferably SolidWorks
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously.
  • Evidence of strong problem solving skills including identify problems, potential problems, and developing solutions for smooth workflow.

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience in a mechanical design engineering environment, preferably with consumer goods and specifically with plastic injection molded part design is a plus.