ebm-papst, Inc.
Job Description
Department: Research & Development (R&D)
Job Title: Design Engineer
Summary: This position is responsible for updating and improving existing designs, models, and detailed drawings of air mover components and assemblies; supporting collaboration between Design, Production, and Manufacturing teams.
Essential Functions of the Job: The essential functions of this job require the person, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the following:
- Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison between Farmington Design Team and Telford Operations/ Manufacturing Engineering, ensuring effective communication, collaboration and coordination.
- Organize and lead Design Review meetings. Record action items, assign tasks, track workflow, and close tasks upon completion.
- Input data into the SAP system to develop Bill of Materials (BOM) product structure.
- Design prototypes using knowledge of manufacturing capabilities. Model prototypes in 3D using Creo. Identify critical tooling requirements and assist in the assembly of prototypes.
- Apply parametric and surface modeling techniques in Creo, when applicable, to support the modification of existing 3D models and development of new designs.
- Design components with consideration of appropriate manufacturing tolerances. Coordinate special order component requirements with the Sourcing Department.
- Create and update detailed drawings using Creo in accordance with applicable ISO and ANSI standards, ensuring proper dimensioning, tolerancing, and drafting practices.
- Use math concepts such as probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of plane, solid geometry and trigonometry. Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Use one or all of the following when performing this job: Sheet Metal Flat Pattern Development, Bend Tables, Conceptual Design, Assembly Creation, Design Development, Materials, Plating/Painting, Bend Relieves, Tolerance Issues, Quality Initiatives, GDT Conversions, Drafting Skills, Drawing Conversion, Data Management, SAP terminal usage, FMEA, Project Management, ECO processing.
- Determination of the scope of qualification of mechanical components.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Recommended Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
- 2 years of engineering design experience, including design methods, engineering materials, and associated manufacturing methods
- Especially, experience in painting and coating is beneficial
All Employees are expected to:- Follow the Employee Handbook policies and procedures and uphold organizational values.
- Contribute to building a positive work environment.
- Report for work consistently and on time.
- Report to supervision conditions or practices that are unsafe to ebm-papst and its employees.
Benefits: Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance; HSA options; life and disability insurance; voluntary supplemental benefits; a 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions; and paid time off.
