The Design Engineer will be member of the Global Engineering Group and will be responsible for delivering complex designs. These designs should meet functional and manufacturability requirements while maintaining accuracy and adherence to BAC’s Global Design Standards and compliance to applicable regulatory requirements.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Designs complex sub-assemblies and product modules with general direction of design intent per BAC’s and industry’s standards
Explore the impact that proposed design will have on other subsystems, parts and assemblies
Owns the DFMEA - process and resolution
Responsible for product design testing and evaluation
Owns master model, product specification, BOMs and configurations (MUS)
Responsible for the overall product design, product costing and supports the development of the product platform master data file
Owns the design schedule (what needs to be done, efforts involved, how long, etc.)
Ensures the design is consistent with the analytical outcomes
Responsible for prototype development, builds and verifies all the product design outputs are accurate
Manages small scale technical projects and maintain detailed record of all work.
Lead collaborative discussions with cross-functional teams to share, develop and resolve product design issues
Provide support for Special Design Quotes and job support for customer orders.
Support product improvement and cost-out opportunities
Participate with product development project teams on pilots.
Owns execution & timely implementation of the issue resolutions
Identify root cause, address and resolve issues and implement corrective actions
Provide support for Marketing, Application and Sales, Manufacturing and Warranty Services.
Estimates costs, scope of work and efforts for given assignments.
NATURE & SCOPE
The Design Engineer reports directly to the Global Engineering Manager. He or she will work directly with the Engineers, Designers, Cross-functional members and/or Project Manager located locally or remotely of any projects in which he or she participates.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent with 3-5 years of experience
Root Cause Analysis and product development process (stage-gate / NPI)
Proficiency in 3D modeling software (Autodesk Inventor or equivalent) and Excel
Proficiency in 2D engineering / technical dwgs.
Sheet metal design experience
Project management Experience - preferred
DFMA design (design for manufacturing & assembly)
Hands-on prototype building and testing experience
Highly Variable and modular product design experience
Autodesk Vault or equivalent system knowledge
HVAC / Refrigeration system working knowledge
Required Experience/Certification:
BS in Engineering or equivalent
CAD certificate preferred or min 3 Years or 4000 hrs. of hands-on CAD experience
WORKING CONDITIONS
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 regularly required to stand and walk up to 50% of the time. Domestic travel up to 20% of the time may be required.