Design Engineer, Mechanical

Job Summary/Overview

The Design Engineer (Standardization) plays a key role supporting the standardization team in Germany, creating standard design records for production. Also supports product changes and data maintenance for product design. The Design Engineer has close collaboration with the technical/operations teams to complete standardization projects on time, budget, quality and safety, which allows new products to be managed through the "Configure to Order" process. These tasks are all done in a fast-paced project-based environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects which may include design, development, rebuilding, cost savings, product improvements, or documentation for new/existing electromechanical products.
• Review project designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and related specifications, while supporting the manufacturing and assembly process definition.
• Works with SAP to ensure part master data and material details match within the system environment
• Design and detail parts and assemblies in Parametric CAD (Siemens NX), that are aligned to the marketing specifications, performance requirements and safety standards.
• Create bills of material for products and enters product data into the manufacturing systems.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• Experience with Product Design using Parametric CAD Software (Siemens NX) and Siemens Teamcenter PDM (Product Data Management).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where creativity, cooperation, and communication are key.
• Ability to keep track and organize work from multiple jobs at once, keeping deadlines.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Able to work within a global team in a remote working environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset. Result-driven. Quality-driven.
• Proven successful work in a multicultural environment.
• Maintains a collaborative attitude with peers and colleagues to effectively contribute to the group's achievement of goals and to help foster a positive work environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skill in English (Advanced) & German (Basic/Intermediate).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics…).
• 1+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience on Parametric CAD (Siemens NX).
• Bilingual - English and German (Basic/Intermediate).
• 10%+ Travel availability (Valid Passport & EU Visa).

About Columbus McKinnon:

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years - proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we're going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.