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Application/Design Engineer L2
Vice President of Engineering
Exempt
VP Engineering
Human Resources
Rev 07/27/2015
Summary: Engineering of products or systems involving design and redesign, taking into
consideration, customer need, cost, market needs, manufacturing capabilities and quality
objectives. Provide technical service to customers and other internal sales individuals to manage
customer relations and facilitate the sale of winches, cranes, and engineered systems using these
products and services by following established procedures and guidelines.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
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Perform engineering activities involving the design of new products, redesign of existing
products produce design concepts and cost evaluation to support marketing, sales,
manufacturing and quality objectives, meet management goals, and serve customers
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Perform design engineering processes to meet market objectives: complete projects on
time, satisfy all required standards; facilitate production by providing accurate drawings
and quality control; and support the documentation processes by providing appropriately
documented product designs, tests, calculations and revisions
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Advise management concerning liability issues and provide technical support including
possible testimony in liability cases
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Support manufacturing and production in the development or redesign of products to
maximize resources and capabilities by utilizing knowledge of machining and fabrication
principals and geometric tolerances
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Support marketing and sales activities by interacting with customers, site visits, phone
calls, and other types of personal contact
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Provide written documentation or drawings to support advertising, promotion, literature,
proposals, owner’s manuals and other sales and marketing materials
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Support sales efforts in the development of market segments and key customers and with
product selection or engineering of products or systems to meet the needs of prospective
customers
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Provide product modification and selection recommendations for customer applications
that are very technical and complex in nature. Oversee, document and coordinate the
development of these solutions with others as necessary according to established
procedures and guidelines
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Assist with the sale of parts and repair services by troubleshooting problems, assessing
needs, coordinating repairs and performing other functions as required
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Communicate with venders and other internal departments as necessary in order to verify
that components of modified designs being quoted are compatible and capable of being
fabricated
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Estimate product cost and delivery schedule using estimating tools provided and
following established procedures
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Support purchasing in the development of vendor criteria, the evaluation and selection of
vendors, and the ongoing monitoring and changing of vendors and service providers
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Support quality in the development or redesign of products and test procedures to meet
quality standards
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Support the values and mission of the corporation, support initiatives from management,
and foster an atmosphere of cooperation, professionalism, and productivity
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Performs other duties as assigned
All Employees
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Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you
get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
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Continue to grow lean knowledge and use the tools to identify and assist with continuous
improvement.
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Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Mechanical Engineering from a
four-year college or university, Plus 3 years experience in manufacturing or industrial field; or
equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to apply engineering principals such
as static’s, mechanics of materials, dynamics and machine design. Knowledge of electrical
motor controls is beneficial.
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals,
professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write
reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present
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information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the
general public.
Mathematical: Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms,
quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as
frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance,
correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis. Must be able to perform
mechanical design calculations.
Interpersonal Skills:
Must be able to work in a team environment and be able to balance both team and individual
responsibilities. Can communicate clearly and persuasively in both positive or negative
situations using verbal or written skills. Can manage difficult or emotional situations by
soliciting feedback and focusing on resolving the issue rather than placing blame.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished
in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; 3D design software; Internet software; Manufacturing software; Project Management software;
Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. Experience with Auto Cad, Auto Desk
Inventor and Microsoft Office a plus.
Physical Demands: 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 sit and use hands
to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and
talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or
crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
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