Design Engineer

POSITION: Design Engineer

DEPARTMENT: Engineering

REPORTS TO: VP of Engineering and Quality

JOB SUMMARY: The Design Engineer is responsible for the design of customized metal/wood composite tables, display fixtures, cabinets and millwork for commercial food service and retail environments. These designs are developed based on customer specification and performance characteristics. Ensure quality and timely completion of project assignments meeting cost targets. Participate in core team meetings with customers and project management so that customers’ requests are implemented into final design, while maintaining standards for compliance and manufacturability. Maintain CAD data in accordance with QualServ standards and procedures.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Convert customer’s basic design concept into a fully functional design that will meet their performance expectations
• Utilize existing inventory of materials and components when possible while being attentive to material yield
• Specify new materials or components and coordinate with sourcing teams on item setup and procurement
• Incorporate, as necessary, basic electrical and plumbing elements into cabinet or wall sections
• Create approval drawing sets for customer review which accurately reflect materials, overall dimensions, critical dimensions, key features, and intended function
• Develop accurate Bill of Materials or each finished good assembly or subassembly
• Structure subassembly designs for logical routing through operational work centers
• Pursue design for manufacturability opportunities on both new and existing products
• Create manufacturing drawing prints for both part fabrication and final assembly
• Lead pre-production design review meetings with cross-functional teams
• Provide production support and troubleshooting for any issues on the manufacturing floor
• Validate designs on prototypes and other first article production samples
• Offer solutions for VA/VE cost reduction through design
• Participate in design review meetings with customers to answer questions and provide design related insights
• Develop working knowledge for regulatory product compliance related to standards such as NSF, UL, and ADA