Manpower Engineering is exclusively partnering with a very reputable, industry leading, well-established and growing company in Twin Lakes, WI on a highly visible and direct hire/permanent Design Engineer position that's available due to continued growth and has strong development and advancement opportunities.
The company is an advanced manufacturer, specializing in the forming/fabricating of polycarbonate & acrylic windows, advanced composites, and thermoformed plastics - experience with plastics is a plus, not required. Over 40 years ago they stemmed their roots from the high-performance automotive racing industry, and became experts in manufacturing large, complex composite body panels and windshields that require both structural integrity and aesthetic quality. Our client is proud to have emerged into a wider variety of industries and markets, including Transportation, Automotive, Mass Transit, Personal Protection, Defense, Aerospace, Heavy Equipment, and Construction & Agriculture. The company is dedicated to technical innovation, professional performance and providing uncompromising quality parts and unmatched customer service.
Compensation Plan: Depending on qualifications/experience, this opportunity can offer up to a base salary of $115,000 plus bonus.
Full Benefits Package (The company pays 100% of the medical, dental, and vision premiums for everyone on the plan.)
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Design Engineer is a CAD-forward role that combines strong 3D design skills with hands-on manufacturing support. Working primarily in PTC Creo, the Design Engineer creates and maintains 3D models, 2D production drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation for new and existing products. This position also owns day-to-day operation of the company's Titan large-format 3D printer, using additive manufacturing to produce proto@types, tooling, fixtures, and production parts, and helping grow this capability across the business. The Design Engineer serves as the engineering representative between customers, the sales department, and production staff on new product development, design, production, and quality, and continually searches for new products and processes to improve and expand our manufacturing capabilities.
Responsibilities:
Project Specifications:
Create and maintain 3D models, assemblies, and production-level 2D drawings in PTC for new and existing products.
Maintain CAD standards: drawing templates, file organization, and revision control for internal and external engineering files and documents.
Create production-level part numbers, BOMs, and routers.
Support 3D scanning and reverse-engineering of parts as needed to develop models and tooling.
Provide design support to production, quality, and sales, including engineering adaptions to meet customer requirements.
Process Development & Improvement:
Develop long-term relationships with internal sales teams, customers, and vendors by managing and interpreting their requirements.
Determine and develop manufacturing processes and materials of new products to optimize efficiency, increase quality, and manufacturability.
Provide engineering support to related to process modifications for new product development.
Oversee new processes, develop innovative solutions and new product introductions through manufacturing trials.
Research new manufacturing technology, production processes, materials, and vendors.
Workstation/General Tasks:
Responsible for understanding and knowing how to use company ERP system to transact as it applies to position.
Apply techniques to resolve issues or increase efficiency without changing processes.
Share observations, efficiency issues and suggestions to your support and management staff.
Keep hardware and equipment clean and in good working order.
Operating knowledge of all office equipment and software used.
Assist with other duties as requested, directed or assigned by Manager.
Must keep all recyclable waste separated in accordance to company policy and dispose of trash daily.
Maintain clean and orderly equipment and warehouse/working area while following prescribed safety regulations.
QMS, Policies, Procedures, & Safety:
Follow all Safety / OSHA standards policies and procedures at all times.
Report all incidents (spills, accidents, reoccurring problems) to Management for corrective action.
Understand and follow Company Quality Policy and Core Values.
Ability to read and interpret and follow all department specific documented instructions, and department specific Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Follow and abide by all company workplace policies and procedures stated in Company Employee Handbook.
Expected Characteristics:
Must exhibit a positive progressive attitude while working within an often-hectic environment.
A team player with strong facilitation, verbal, and written communication skills.
Deliver quality results that meet deadlines in a challenging environment.
Maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and management, excellent leadership skills.
Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to prioritize multiple concurrent tasks.
Possess a strong sense of urgency with a high level of commitment to obtaining goals and objectives, strong follow-through skills.
Focused on company success, insist on excellence, boundary-less while continually searching for and applying the best ideas.
A motivated self-starter with strong analytical skills
Comfortable using a team approach to problem solving.
Open to new practices and techniques
Maintain a positive mental attitude; self-directed with the ability to exercise independent sound judgement and action.
Customer service minded and focused on striving for customer satisfaction.
Have excellent knowledge of the product line and part # system.
Willingness to work in a flexible schedule while being adaptable to quick changes.
Ability to write technical reports in a clear, accurate, and complete form.
Qualifications:
Required:
Associate's Degree in Engineering or a related field. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field is a plus.
3+ years of experience.
Recent experience and proficient with a 3D design program. Experience with PTC Creo is a plus.
Solid modeling, surfacing, and assembly design, able to produce accurate, production-ready 2D drawings with proper dimensioning and tolerancing.
Disciplined CAD data management: file structure, templates, and revision control.
Aptitude and enthusiasm for additive manufacturing- willingness to learn and own operation 3D printer (job setup, slicing, materials, and routine maintenance); prior 3D printing experience is a strong plus.
Strong analytical skills and problem-solving techniques; process evaluation and plan implementation.
Strong communication, relationship, and project management skills with close attention to detail.
Advanced computer proficiency; ability to track and analyze data.
Ability to write procedures, work instructions, and clear technical reports.
Preferred:
Designing for additive manufacturing (DFAM): fixtures, tooling, molds, and end-use parts
3D scanning and reverse engineering workflows.
Participation in customer quality specification, verification, and construction.
Lean manufacturing, 5S, and quality management systems.
Familiarity with common material handling equipment; licensed forklift truck operator.
Window, glazing, plastics, or composites manufacturing experience a plus, not required.
ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
