Position Summary

Essential Functions

• Experience designing agricultural and/or construction attachments


• Experience using agricultural and/or construction attachments


• SolidWorks modeling experience


• Perform stress calculations, flow calculations and finite element analysis


• Research and develop new technology, manufacturing capabilities, materials usage and product testing capabilities as needed to support the growth of special projects


• Check shop orders for technical accuracy and completeness of quoted materials; ensure necessary prints, drawings and installation instructions accompany orders


• Configure special product designs using appropriate design baselines


• Investigate new and existing tooling availability for special product manufacturing and provide price quotes on needed tools


• Seek and apply efficiencies in the design engineering process


• Perform other duties as assigned, based on workload and business need

Education and Experience

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or other related discipline

Technical/ Function Specific

• High mechanical aptitude


• Ability to read and create manufacturing blueprints


• Advanced math skills


• Effective verbal and written communication skills


• Knowledge of applicable engineering and certification standards and codes


• Six sigma green belt

• Knowledge of SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software


• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerance


• Working knowledge of computers sufficient to successfully use company ERP system and Microsoft Windows and Office, including MS Project

Behavioral

• Concern for quality, accuracy, and safety


• Attention to detail


• Ability to prioritize and manage own time efficiently to meet deadlines


• Positive attitude


• Ability to work well with others, including peers, management, outside vendors, representatives, customers and visitors

Physical requirements

• Motor skills sufficient to successfully use a computer


• Ability to sit for extended periods of time as needed, up to 8 hours per day, though possibly more


• Frequently required to stand and/or walk, up to 2 hours per day, and make trips from the office area to the manufacturing area


• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment when in the manufacturing area, including, but not limited to, safety glasses and safety shoes