Senior Design Engineer at Kaleidoscope Animations in Cincinnati, Ohio

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Engineering Designer will develop creative and technically superior engineering design solutions appropriate to each project assigned.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1.

Design (40%)

• Delivers engineering design excellence


• Develops design concepts for parts and assemblies


• Creates detailed CAD models of parts and assemblies


• Develops product documentation that supports high quality production


• Employs DFM, DFA and DFQ

2.

Research (15%)

• Participates in project research and brainstorming teams


• Attends and participates in meetings with clients


• Objectively observes and understands user research inputs

3.

Continuous Improvement (15%)

• Develops expertise in advanced CAD skills


• Stays abreast of new and evolving technologies as assigned


• Proposes process changes to improve quality, cost and schedule

4.

Quality (10%)

• Delivers flawless deliverables to client


• Manages deliverables and timing for self


• Delivers products that meets Kaleidoscope’s standards and when appropriate, international standards and regulations

5.

Performance Management (10%)

• Checks own work and that of peers, as requested


• Excellent team member and collaborator

6.

Project Management (10%)

• Participates in management of scope, schedule and cost

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Knowledge and skills at a level normally acquired through the completion of a Associates Degree in Engineering Technology, Design, Drafting or related fields


• 5-10 years of professional experience in design, drafting and product development

Licenses/Credentials/Certifications

• N/A

Skills/Specialized Knowledge/Abilities

• Good problem solving skills


• Proficient with SolidWorks 3D CAD


• Intermediate knowledge in geometric tolerance analysis


• Proficient in documentation, dimensioning and specification writing


• Intermediate skills in model shop processes and equipment


• Intermediate skills in manufacturing processes and tooling requirements


• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications: (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)


• Detailed oriented work style and service


• Intermediate ability to work and think in a methodical and logical way


• Intermediate ability to prioritize and complete tasks in order to deliver desired outcomes within allotted time frames


• Intermediate ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients


• Willingness to take direction from others and to accept constructive feedback while being adaptable and flexible


• Demonstrated ability to write and prepare documents/reports/correspondence/proposals in a concise, logical, grammatically appropriate format


• Good communication skills that demonstrate a professional demeanor


• Ability to effectively communicate to employees/clients via phone, computer or in person


• Excellent listener


• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality


• Ability to stay focused and committed to a task

WORKING CONDITIONS

Tools and Equipment Used

• Computer workstation, typical office equipment, laboratory instrument and measurement equipment

Travel

• Occasional: up to 25% of the time

Physical & Mental Demands

• Frequently required to sit at a desk/workstation for long period of time


• Digital dexterity and hand/eye coordination in operation of office equipment


• Moderate lifting and carrying of supplies, equipment, files, etc.


• Body motor skills sufficient to enable incumbent to move around the office environment


• Ability to analyze unique situations and develop appropriate response

Environment

• Work typically performed in an office, a laboratory setting, and a prototyping shop with hand tools and small machining equipment.

Kaleidoscope, an Infosys Company, is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.