Design Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

This design engineering position will be primarily responsible for the design process for the RT and Datacenter product lines. The primary focus will be utilizing 3D CAD systems to generate solid models, 3D assemblies, and 2D drawings to meet customer, vendor, and in-house specifications. Additionally, team members will be asked to assist other departments on an as needed basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Generates 3D component parts and assemblies of proposed designs using computer aided drafting/design software (Autodesk Inventor) 
• Verifies material to be used and relation of one part to another as well as to the whole structure or project
• Creates and revises production drawings (component parts and assembly drawings) that include detailed multi-views with all necessary dimensions and notes
• Maintains drafting standards utilizing appropriate company guidelines and suggests improvements as needed
• Utilizes knowledge of various manufacturing principles, engineering practices, mathematics, materials, and physical sciences to complete detailed designs and drawings
• Assists with the design and building of prototype parts or systems
• Assists production with assembly and troubleshooting as needed
• Maintains an enterprise resource planning system including the item master and production Bills of Materials
• Creates work instructions to assist production as well as streamlining design department processes
• Ability to work with production staff and other engineers to solve problems
• Communicates with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, and/or Vendors regarding new and revised designs or drawings
• Seeks out action items to improve the design process
• Follows priorities and check with manager for other instructions
• All other duties assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES – Safety

• To help ensure that all our employees go home safely at the end of their working day.

RESPONSIBILITIES – Quality

• To ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, is incorporated into every product we produce. 
• Will adhere to all quality requirements that are inside of the Quality Management system.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES 

• To ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, is incorporated into every product we produce. 

• Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Vision and Values, Operational Framework.

REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES)

• Self-motivated, reliable, and team oriented 
• Good analytical problem-solving skills

• Exhibit good interpersonal skills, technical skills, and communication skills
  • Show attention to detail
  • High skill level in Autodesk Inventor or equivalent program
  • Familiar with brazing and/or welding practices and callouts
  • Experience with CNC and/or PLC systems
  • Experience with/ability to learn enterprise resource planning systems
  • Experience with Inventor Vault and/or Inventor iLogic

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required levels)

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, design engineering, or relevant field
• Experience in Lean manufacturing environment

• Minimum 3-years’ experience with manufacturing processes involving industrial heat exchangers, and/or similar manufacturing processes

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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 frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands, arms, and shoulders.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear.  The employee must regularly hand lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.