Design Engineer, New Product Development

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With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Design Engineer is primarily responsible for leading the mechanical design, development, and sustainability of band-clamp installation tools in a fast-paced automotive environment. This role focuses on New Product Development (NPD), requiring close collaboration with cross-functional teams to innovate and deliver cutting-edge solutions that align with customer needs and industry standards.

REPORTING TO: Manager, NPD Engineering

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the design and development of innovative band-clamp installation tools, driving the success of NPD projects.
• Collaborate with product engineers, automation engineers, and product managers in the design and development of NPD projects.
• Develop automation techniques to enhance installation efficiency while minimizing user interaction.
• Conduct research on emerging technologies to incorporate into the product portfolio, enhancing new and existing designs.
• Perform benchmark, accelerated, laboratory, and field testing of new, existing, and/or competitive products.
• Work with Product Managers and solicit Voice of Customer (VOC) feedback to understand product applications and requirements; makes recommendations and integrate feedback into new or existing designs.
• Partner directly with customers to facilitate the seamless integration of tools into their operations.
• Work independently and with certifying bodies to ensure compliance with all regulations.
• Create, review, and approve technical documentation, including 2D/3D drawings, schematics, process flow diagrams, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Lead design reviews utilizing an established toolbox of design review tools for compliance to engineering principles/standards and manufacturability. As well as participating and providing constructive feedback on other team member’s product designs.
• Conduct patent searches to determine feasibility and ensure intellectual property protection, working closely with management and legal teams.
• Assist supply chain teams in sourcing, qualifying, and managing new and existing suppliers.
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with applicable company processes.
• Actively model IDEX values: Team, Trust, and Excellence.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform this job successfully. 

• Experience with SolidWorks and EPDM on a network environment required.
• Strong expertise of linear and non-linear FEA simulation using non-standard materials (e.g. hardened tool steels) required, experience with SolidWorks Simulation is a plus.
• Strong analytical capabilities with ability to apply complex mathematical concepts to calculate static and dynamic forces and strength of components required.
• Good time-management skills, able to prioritize work between multiple projects required.
• Professionalism and strong business acumen, ability to collaborate and clearly communicate required.
• Experience in designing industrial-grade, high-volume power tools preferred.
• Electrical knowledge, including automation systems, PLCs, and controller programming preferred.
• Experience with root-cause / corrective countermeasure (RCCM) preferred.
• Knowledge of Continuous improvement processes and facilitation preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience in design engineering, with a proven track record in designing innovative, high-performance tools.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The physical demands, mental/visual demands, and work environment 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.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND VISUAL DEMANDS:

• Majority of the time is spent sitting.
• Approximately 20% of the time is spent bending and crouching.
• Lifting requirements are generally less than 10 lbs.  Manual lifting could reach the company maximum of 35 lbs.
• Close vision and the ability to adjust focus are necessary to perform the job functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Climate-controlled office environment or shop floor.
• Noise exposure is light to moderate.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Safety and Security: The individual actively promotes and personally observes all safety procedures. The individual complies with Environmental, Safety, and Hazardous Communications requirements.
• Operational Excellence:  The individual is dedicated to providing organizational systems for measuring work. The individual seeks to reduce variances in organizational processes.
• Interpersonal Skills:  The individual remains open to other ideas and exhibits a willingness to try new things.
• Relationships with Others: The individual works effectively with others, including superiors and colleagues. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Problem Solving:  The individual participates in the continuous improvement process by attending meetings and presenting problems and possible solutions to the appropriate personnel.
• Communication and Contact: The individual communicates effectively both verbally and written with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company.
• Planning/Organizing: The individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans.
• Quality Control:  The individual demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and monitors their own work to ensure quality. The individual delivers the highest quality products that meet the requirements of internal and external customers.
• Adaptability:  The individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: The individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance. The individual completes all duties as assigned, trains as required, and rotates into other departments as required.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $107,100.00 - $160,700.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefit-and-rewards/

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).

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