Design Engineer

Design Engineer
Summary:
Reporting to the Design Engineering Manager, the Design Engineer is responsible for all aspects of new product design, existing product improvement as well as reconfiguration of existing product for new applications, including the design, documentation, manufacturability, and implementation into production.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Lead the design of new products, improvement of existing products and reconfiguration of existing products for new applications while working closely with various company departments.
• Assist in project management for all aspects of product design.
• Provide product definition through engineering drawings and specifications.
• Research and evaluate products and parts for cost, efficiency, and reliability.
• Support the development and maintenance of engineering drawings and Bill of Materials.
• Complete accurate work and meet deadlines.
• Assist in troubleshooting, root-cause problem solving, and continuous improvement support to the Manufacturing and Operations teams.
• Interact with customers to solve problems, propose solutions, and plan projects. Some travel may be required within the U.S. and Canada.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Support Quality Department with inspections and Purchasing Department with supplier assessment and approval.
• As part of the AROW Global team you will need to understand the AROW Business System policy and objectives and how you affect conformance to them.

Qualifications:

• Two-year technical degree in a Product Design Engineering program. Bachelor's degree in an Engineering program is strongly desired.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks or similar parametric modeling software.
• Experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system; knowledge of IFS is preferred.
• Strong critical and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical specifications, professional journals, test reports, and drawings.
• Capacity to write technical reports, service procedures, installation instructions, and other types of technical product documentation.
• Familiarity with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of plane geometry, solid geometry, and trigonometry, and an ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Capacity to build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player while seeking opportunities for improvement.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, talk, or hear.
AROW is an Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Employer and complies with Federal and State/Provincial regulations at all U.S. and Canadian locations.
The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.