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Design Engineers possess an understanding of general or proposed designs, lead design support teams, and participate in design development and selection. We are looking for a motivated, high energy, top performer with excellent communication skills to work in an agile team environment., * Demonstrated ability to utilize fundamental design engineering principles and practices. * Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with prospects, customers, suppliers, third-party agencies, fellow employees, and Management. * Ability to develop good working relationships with quality, production, sales, purchasing, and engineering groups across the company. * Demonstrated project management skills. * Ability to work efficiently with a sense of urgency under conditions of multiple deadlines and changing priorities. * Understanding of Design for Manufacturability. * Ability to follow new product introduction processes to deliver quality products to customers in a timely manner. * Proficient with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Visio, Project, Word, PowerPoint) * Knowledge of designing within 3D CAD software (Part Modeling, Assemblies, Drawings, etc.) * Experience writing and executing acceptance and qualification test procedures. * Knowledge of DOE and Capability Study. * Graphics/visual aide creation ability. * Understanding of FMEA. * Understanding of metal fabrication (Machining, Casting, Sheet Metal, Welding, etc.). Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Work Environment * General office, engineering and production floor, and manufacturing environments. * Domestic and/or International Travel might be twenty percent or more, as needed. * Fast-paced, dynamic workload and responsibilities. ITAR Employment Compliance Statement * This position requires compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, only U.S. persons as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or individuals granted asylum) are eligible for this position. Any offer of employment is contingent upon meeting ITAR requirements and verification of U.S. person status. Skills: 3D Design, Acceptance Testing, Aerospace and Defense, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, Casting, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Customer Support/Service, Electrical Engineering, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Graphics, High Reliability Software, Leadership, Machine Tool, Machining, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Design, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Metal Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Word, Oil and Gas, People Management, Power Generation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Product Design, Product Development, Product Testing, Product/Service Launch, Production Support, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Requirements Validation/Verification, Sales, Software Testing, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Drawing, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing, Time Management, Top Sales Rep, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Welding, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills ## Description * Collaborate with internal and external customers to coordinate and execute new product development projects of varying complexity and scope. * Apply fundamental design engineering principles and practices while working with proposed or updated product concepts and interpretation of customer requirements. * Respond to questions and concerns from customers, sales, marketing, and suppliers; investigate product concepts, capability, standards, and other needs; communicate with the appropriate groups. * Execute new product introduction processes to ensure smooth transition of products through all design phases starting with initial assessment and commencing with production launch. * Lead teams regarding draft concepts, technical documentation, product application, testing standards, and related areas; develop and review a variety of reports, documents, and tests, and adjust concepts or activities as needed. * Provide technical support to production, quality, and other internal departments in a timely manner to solve internal challenges. * Participate in design, process, and continuous improvement projects; ensure objectives and timelines are met and collaborate with engineering or production personnel as required to complete projects. * Participate in the investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of new processes, materials, and tooling to continually accelerate Minco's leadership in design and manufacturing solutions, quality, productivity, and innovation. * Support the resolution of external inquiries and challenges by responding to questions and concerns from quality, purchasing, and customer service departments in a timely and professional manner. * Ensure compliance with department policies and procedures and applicable laws, rules, and regulations. * Perform other duties as identified. ## Related Videos - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [TresJS a new declarative ThreeJS as Vue components](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/543-tresjs-a-new-declarative-threejs-as-vue-components) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Cross platform Augmented Reality development with React Native](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/160-cross-platform-augmented-reality-development-with-react-native) - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) - [Debugging Machine Learning Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/71-debugging-machine-learning-code) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)