Design Engineer I

Design Engineer I is responsible for the design and implementation of new products. Design products that meet or exceed customer expectations. Concurrent engineering activities required with both Customer and Process Engineering. Responsibilities include development and documentation of designs that insure 
customers design intent while maximizing profits. Individual will also interface with customers addressing; requests, complaints, and sustaining efforts to insure quality products. Individual will interface with multiple organizations within the company

MAJOR DUTIES

•  Lead design efforts on a project-by-project basis. Efforts will require concurrent engineering development with Process Engineering and/or Research and Development.
• Identify and act on new technologies, materials and processes that improve on Minnesota Wire’s technical footprint.
• Consolidate parts, materials and processes that are common to Minnesota Wire (when at all possible) to insure purchasing leverage and meet quoted costs.
• Provide design solutions for customers considering manufacturability/materials/product quality. Design/develop/revise prototypes. Assist in the design and development of manufacturing processes
• Responsible for accurate design documentation to ASME Y14.5M standards. 
•  Meet delivery dates for released products, samples, and prototypes. Seek out design process inefficiencies to improve time to market.
• Compliance of all Minnesota Wire Safety standards.
• Compliance with all Minnesota Wire Policies and regulations, i.e. ISO (International Standards Organizations), ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations)
• Other duties as required

EXPECTATIONS

1. Self motivated. Able to establish priorities and complete in a timely manner.
2.  Create and maintain a positive team work environment with multiple functions across the company.
3.  Able to communicate effectively, both oral and written, within the company and with suppliers and customers.
4. Be proficient in engineering software such as (but not limited to) SolidWorks CAD. SolidWorks is preferred.
5. Expand technical expertise in assigned areas of focus

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Experience: 1-3 years of demonstrated aptitude in Design Engineering.
Education: Associate’s Degree in Engineering, certificate program preferred, or equivalent experience
Interpersonal Skills: A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts with customers and vendors become important as well as fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals).
Other Skills:

1. Ability to effectively communicate and interface with peers as well as executive level management both in an oral and written format.
2. Ability to work well under pressure
3. Excellent organizational skills, able to set priorities, and responsive to customer requests.
4. Demonstrated ability to execute results against strategy and meet critical deadlines.
5. Demonstrates perspective and ethical behavior.
6. Highly motivated and enthusiastic.
7. Knowledge/experience in wire & cable industry.
8. Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint