Product Design Engineer - Mechanical

Department: Machine Division (MAC)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Waco Mfg and Rebuild

Description

The Product Design Engineer (Mechanical) will create and analyze

structural designs and technical documentation for Holt Manufacturing products. The

position is responsible for management of designs from initial concept to completion.

The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices on a

daily basis: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core

business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self-development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead reviews of project technical specifications with collaborating engineering

and operations team members to develop/define product concepts

• Define structural specifications, loading limits, stress and fatigue points, etc.

through analysis

• Modify drawings to incorporate customer, manufacturing, and technical changes
• Create or modify Holt Manufacturing product designs and technical documents

(bill of materials (BOM), product support procedures)

• Review and verify product designs and bill of materials with operations to

determine project meets safety, manufacturability, and quality objectives

• Applies knowledge and experience with design and manufacturability of variety of

Holt Manufacturing products

• Assists in creating or modifying fixturing, jigs and tooling
• Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies

with all company policies, procedures, and standards

• Requires regular and punctual employee attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Technical skill and knowledge of mechanical engineering, including mechanism,

hydraulic, pneumatic and thermal engineering

• Strong SolidWorks design background with a focus on mechanical sheet metal

parts, structural weldments, FEA utilizing simulation, and PDM works

• Experience in water or fuel tank design and applicable UL standards
• Ability to create design and support documentation
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint); ability to

produce information in spreadsheets, documents, forms, tables, and

presentations

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
• Strong organization skills, detailed-oriented, and ability to work on multiple

projects

• Excellent interpersonal skills to establish working relationships with multiple

departments and various levels of the organization

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from

managers, coworkers, and customers (internal and external)

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education And Experience

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) minimum
• Five years of product design experience required, seven years preferred
• SolidWorks, ProE, AutoCAD, Ansys etc.
• NRTL standard compliance and certification

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Travel

• Travel is not expected for this position

Physical Requirements

• This position involves extended periods in a stationary position; additionally,

occasional movement inside the office to access office machinery, file cabinets,

etc.

• This role frequently communicates with others, must be able to exchange accurate

information in these situations

Work Environment

• This job is performed in a professional office environment in environmentally

controlled conditions as well as manufacturing environment around fabrication

and assembly operations

• Essential functions are performed in close physical proximity to other people
• Frequently works at fast pace with unscheduled interruptions

Disclaimer

Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and

level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not

to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of

the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside

of their normal responsibilities, as needed.

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