Design Engineer

Specific responsibilities include:

• Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, and drawings.
• Assist management to design, develop, test, or manufacture mechatronic equipment utilizing design tools and computer software.
• Provide technical support to other employees regarding mechanical design, fabrication, testing, or documentation.
• Create mechanical models and tolerance analyses to simulate mechatronic design concepts using appropriate material and part number selection.
• Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications and necessity of modification.
• Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make corrective action recommendations.
• Prepare specifications, designs, or sketches for machines, components, or systems related to the generation, transmission, or use of mechanical or fluid energy.
• Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems to establish the sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and promote efficient utilization.
• Implement, test and publish engineering reports documenting design details, solutions or qualification test results to determine characteristics such as performance, strength or response to stress and implement any required corrective actions.
• Prepare cost and materials estimates or project schedules.
• Confer with clients, vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, product and production specifications, manufacturing capabilities or project status.
• Coordinate, implement and support quality control objectives, activities, or procedures to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability or minimize costs. Conform to ISO requirements by complying with quality procedures and meeting quality objectives.
• Ensure drawings and documents are reviewed, released and placed in the SolidWorks vault to current revision and all associated metadata is correct.
• Comply with procedure to record and manage time per project.
• Perform job duties associated with Designer and/or CAD Drafter if required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices involved in the design of mechanical systems.
• Considerable knowledge of equipment and materials required for the efficient operation of a mechanical
• Considerable knowledge of the terminology, methods, practices, and techniques of mechanical engineering.
• Considerable knowledge of DFM and DFA procedures.
• Ability to prepare designs and specifications for material and equipment needs of mechanical systems.
• Ability to prepare, set up and run extensive short and long term tests.
• Ability to prepare sketches and/or models, data reports, and instructions.
• Ability to understand and efficiently carry out complex written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with company personnel.
• Skill in the design and preparation of drawings and specifications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s of Science, Engineering or related field, or equivalent military technical training.
• At least five years of engineering related experience in a business supporting heavy manufacturing.
• At least five years of experience with SolidWorks.
• Must be proficient in use of Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook.
• Must be an energetic self-starter and have a strong sense of urgency; and capable of following tasks through to completion.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Planning and organizing
• Maintain confidentiality at all levels for the president, team members and the company.
• Exceptional Communication skills
• Proven experience in people management
• Decision maker

Supervisory Responsibility – this position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment – this job operates in a shop environment where tools and other machinery is used.Position Type/Expected Hours of Work -This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. However, this schedule may vary based on the needs of the department and may change as required based on job duties demand.

Travel – this position may require travel from time to time.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications – must be able to pass a background check and drug test

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO/AAP Statement

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com. 

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at careers@thehog.com. All other applications must be submitted online.