Top Product Design Executive jobs in Battle Creek, MI

Colson Group USA is an operating unit of Colson Group the largest manufacturer of caster and wheel products in the world. The brands of Colson Group USA have been technological leaders in caster innovation for over 350 combined years. This drive has led to some of the most trusted, advanced, and highest-quality mobility solutions available in the world today. Colson Group's unique and proprietary global footprint provides available services and capabilities unmatched by any other manufacturer.

Colson Group USA is seeking a Product Design Engineer.  The Product Design Engineer is responsible for managing research, analysis and design of new products and assemblies while improving existing processes and designs within our core product offering.  Own the technical calculations and documentation release aspects of the product development cycle and work cross functionally with sales, operations, customer service, product management and quality to meet customer design objectives.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for creation of product design proposals to customers and Colson Group management. (Analysis, Drawings, Concepts, Costing, etc.)
• Develop design ideas based on customer interests and manufacturing to develop requirements and new products.
• Preparation of product design layouts and detailed drawing specifications. Will perform CAD activities within SolidWorks and will ensure drawing specifications are complete and in accordance with ASME engineering standards.
• Utilize PDM software tools for mechanical design, modeling and drawing creation.
• Perform engineering FEA analyses to verify the strength and durability of design concepts.
• Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GDT) as well as knowledge with manufacturing processes including castings, steel forgings, plastic molded components, and CNC machined components.
• Knowledge of the mechanical properties of materials and processes such as heat treatment, cryogenic treatment and the effects on strength and durability are a plus.
• Participate in design reviews, presenting technical information clearly and concisely to cross-functional audiences.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills utilizing hands on design for manufacturing principles.
• Organization, communication and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Solve design issues by use of a team based hands-on approach.
• Must abide by all Colson Group policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties and projects as assigned.
• Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.