Design Engineer II
Company: Alamo Group Inc.
Location: Selma
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Bush Hog is one of the most recognized and successful names in
the Agricultural Market. The Design Engineer II is a key position
in the Company and will support and contribute to the company goals
of profitability, return on investment, inventory turnover, and
accident prevention. The Design Engineer II, under general
supervision, will research, develop and design products as
directed. Make changes to or modify existing products. Select
components and materials, responsible for complete detail drawings
and accurate Bill of Materials (BOM), and all pertinent
documentation as needed. Applies fundamental principles and
concepts of position and perform more routine aspects and
progresses to more varied complex designs.
**Core Competencies for this position include:**
+ Leading Change/Change Management
+ Leading People/Teamwork
+ Communication
+ Business Acumen
+ Results Driven
**Essential Functions of the Job:**
+ Focus, communicate, encourage and contribute to Safety in all
aspects of the job and all company meetings.
+ Lay out product design on computer system using SolidWorks
software program. Ensure accuracy and structural strength of
design. Draft detail parts on computer ensuring accuracy of
tolerances for proper fit-up of parts in assembly process.
+ Determine and select best components to be used on each product
designed, based on required specifications. Use product and vendor
knowledge.
+ Ensure cost effectiveness and product reliability by using
existing parts and components to standardize new designs.
+ Set-up and structure complete and accurate Bill of Materials
(BOM) for each manufactured part.
+ Assist in field testing new products and evaluating performance
and structural integrity for approval or problem resolution. Make
engineering changes as required.
+ Release Engineering Change Request (ECR) and Engineering Change
Orders (ECO); including all prints and respective BOM required for
production upon approval of products.
+ Assist service department with troubleshooting mechanical
failures.
+ Research/specify required materials for product production and
source vendors to supply specified materials and/or
parts/components. Work with Purchasing Department on vendor
approval.
+ Assist in overseeing Technicians in the manufacturing of
prototypes. Check fit-up accuracy of parts. Ensure implementation
of product flows from design to actual production.
+ Perform any other duties assigned by Supervisor.
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):**
+ Knowledge of 3-D wire Frame construction, design layouts,
assembly drawings and/or component part drawings required.
+ Good computer skills to include Cad software program; prefer
Solid works 3d understanding. Proficient in Microsoft Office
programs.
+ Knowledge of engineering design standards and manufacturing
capabilities.
+ Knowledge of Bush Hog product(s) and/or mowing/agricultural
implements preferred.
+ Must have good mechanical aptitude.
+ Able to write and communicate.
+ Able to write or speak technical instructions.
+ Knowledge of Bill of Materials, stress analysis, material
selection and material sizing.
+ Ability to lead, plan, prioritize and organize work for support
team.
+ Ability to work effectively with cross functional
departments.
+ PFMEA experience preferred.
+ Knowledge of Stage Gate - new product development processes
required.
+ Ability to manage multiple projects.
**Education and Experience:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering
required.
+ 3-5 years experience in product design, preferably in a
manufacturing/industrial environment.
**Working Conditions:**
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 function.
Use of standard office equipment. Office environment is 80% of
time; with plant floor work environment 20% of time. Frequent
sitting for extended periods of time, occasional walking, bending,
stooping and lifting. Travel required. Must be able to work
occasional overtime to complete projects as needed.
Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity,
Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be
considered without regard to race, national origin, color,
religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a
drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse
testing (where permitted by law).
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