Design Engineer
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Wenger Corporation is hiring a Design Engineer. Wenger Corporation seeks a Design Engineer to contribute to product development, improvement, and cost‑reduction projects, collaborating with cross‑functional teams and applying engineering analysis, CAD modeling, and project leadership to enhance customer experiences.
Key focus areas include Assume key project role developing detailed customer and functional requirements, Provide effective leadership to multifunctional project teams, and Stimulate development of ideas for new products, improvements, and cost reductions.
Preferred (not required): SolidWorks, Finite Element Analysis Software, Stress Calculations, and Conceptualization.
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Wenger Corporation is a privately held, leading manufacturer of high-quality music education, performing arts and athletic products. From the pride our sales teams have in representing a world-renown product, to the engineers that bring our next innovation to the stage, to the marketing focus on our three brands: Wenger, JR Clancy, and GearBoss...From the leaders that rally our teams around new and better ideas to the manufacturing floor that brings it all together... your creativity inspires better performances and enhance peoples' lives.
Wenger Corporation is seeking a Design Engineer to join our team!As a Design Engineer, you will contribute to Wenger Corporation's strategy to provide an exceptional customer experience by facilitating new product development, product improvement, and cost reduction projects through project leadership, evaluation of customer requirements, concept development, and product design.
At a minimum, you'll need:
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Agricultural Engineering
Three (3) years of progressive product or design engineering experience
It would be great if you also have:
SolidWorks experience
Proficiency with finite element analysis (FEA) software and stress calculations
Ability to conceptualize, formulate design possibilities and coordinate development by the project team under time and financial constraints
Commitment to effective project coordination, and evaluation, with recommendations for changes required to improve overall results
Music or theater background or interest
As a Design Engineer, a typical day might include:
Assumes key project role in developing detailed customer requirements and corresponding product functional requirements in collaboration with the Product Manager
Provides effective leadership to multifunctional project teams to help accomplish the goals of the project
Stimulates development of ideas for new products, product improvements and cost reductions
Conducts the engineering analysis with respect to strength calculations, design layout, fits and tolerances, and CAD modeling as required
Oversees accelerated product life cycle tests and evaluates field testing and potential misuse of products
Provides complete, documented product and engineering specifications, working closely with cross-functional teams
Provides support for new manufacturing processes on products of responsibility
Provides support for drafting and modelling by others in new product development.
Provides technical leadership for standard product customization efforts
Prepares recommendations for product changes that will improve sales potential or reduce cost
Provides technical writing support for manuals and instructions
Coordinates and executes with other departments product development tasks including:
Product design including necessary calculations (FEA)
Design Reviews of products
Design validation testing oversight
Design Failure Modes Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
Prototype development
Accelerated product life cycle tests (including environmental testing)
Design specification development - engineering specifications
Preproduction support
Field testing (beta sites)
Benefit offerings include:
Paid Time Off
9 Paid Holidays
Generous Profit Sharing
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Spending Accounts - HSA, FSA, DCFSA
Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
Company Paid Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Onsite Fitness Center
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Wenger Corporation's core purpose is to ENRICH LIVES BY ENABLING AND INSPIRING GREAT PERFORMANCES.
Put your passion to work in an exciting, rewarding industry that inspires great performances today!
Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
All qualified Candidates are Encouraged to Apply
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor Degree
Minimum Experience Required
3 years
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$90,000.00 - $110,000.00 / Annually
Postal Code
55060
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
236414
Job Benefits
Not specified
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