Description

Summary

This position is responsible for engineering innovative products of value that meets or exceeds customer expectations according to predetermined performance criteria and aesthetic value.

Essential Functions

• Transforms initial rough product designs using computer aided design (CAD/solidworks) into working documents and patterns.
• Document critical information and tolerances while creating patterns.
• Create initial BOM using established standards.
• Modify existing patterns and modify BOO/BOM accordingly, based on work orders, photos, comments, among other sources.
• Reviews engineering drawing and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards
• Work with Sales to revise/improve existing products and assist in the development of new products.
• Evaluate and bring products to final approval.
• Preplan with Production and answer any follow-up questions on the floor
• Assist production with questions & inspections
• Review products on units to make necessary modifications to meet performance criteria
• Log in covers, photos, canvex, other changes and tasks w/ Research planner.
• Assist in evaluation of incoming projects and tasks in a timely manner and feedback information to the Engineering Planner.
• Assist in the maintenance of Status/Approval charts for Customer Projects
• Collaborate with other departments to meet / anticipate needs of both Engineering & other departments within the company (maintenance, production, sales, purchasing)

Responsibilities

• Understand CSI production equipment, standards, procedures and core competencies
• Follows approved procedures to complete tasks
• Able to manage self to meet the requirements of quality and schedule
• Maintains area in a clean and organized manner
• Ability to work overtime as business needs dictate.
• Ability to travel as necessary.

Qualifications

Education & Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Math or related experience
• Advanced 2 & 3D  CAD ability, adapting to Solidworks, Gerber and Lectra Software
• Working knowledge of manufacturing functional interrelationships.
• Applied Lean manufacturing knowledge.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

Equipment Used

Personal computer, Industrial Sewing Machine, telephone, power tools

Note

1) The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the classification. They reflect the essential elements and general responsibilities of the position, but are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

2) The performance of all essential functions listed is subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with the American Disabilities Act.