R&D Design Engineer III-Technical

Who is Jtec

Jtec is at the forefront of new technology and growth, creating innovative solutions for an evolving material handling industry. In 2010, Jtec's flagship product was born: the CarryMore Tugger Cart System. This impressive Mother/Daughter cart tandem design would make its own reputation by reducing costs for users and improving delivery times to the lines and safety in the workplace. It continues today, in a continually evolving design, as the company's best-selling design. In 2016, Jtec's newest product line was introduced: CarryMatic Autonomous Materials Movement System, which is an electric powered system that allows for hands-free transport of materials working with AGV's and AMR's. Jtec Industries has a robust product catalog with four lines, and we are known for our expertise in cart solutions. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Jtec Industries is a trusted partner for businesses seeking to optimize their material handling processes.

Summary/Objective

The Design Engineer III - Technical designs, develops and evaluates engineered solutions for our customers' material movement requirements as well as research, designs, and develops complex original mechanisms. Primarily focuses on complex designs and mechanisms for customers material movement needs and deriving engineering efficiencies.

Duties and responsibilities

• Design for manufacturability while understanding machine and material capabilities and to utilize that knowledge to design for cost effective manufacturing processes
• Collaborates with suppliers and has the ability to search for suppliers, discuss design projects and understand pricing structures of new product development. Focuses on complex projects, and develops solutions to custom needs, along with making recommendations for potential new products or product lines/groups.
• Has a general understanding of electrical and fluid (hydraulic and pneumatic) systems and their integration with mechanical designs.
• Works with Purchasing to vet new components and ensure that parts meet functional specification and cost parameters.
• Analyzes customers' requirements and develops cost effective design solutions.
• Improves upon and generates new tools to increase Engineering team efficiency.
• Collaborates with the sales team to develop conceptual design prints and renderings.
• Reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Utilizes Creo software to produce 3D models and prints.
• Utilizes advanced analytical tools to develop and validate designs.
• Processes and publishes shop prints, design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Provides production support to the operations department.
• Provides guidance and technical assistance to design staff
• Creates screenshots or renderings as requested by Sales, Marketing, Engineering, or Operations
• Hands-on Operations & Sales support including, but not limited to: tool design, manufacturing / weld sequencing, pallet design, and shipping procedures
• Completes other jobs or duties as directed by the Engineering Manager or other members of Management.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience
  • High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  • Bachelor's degree or greater in engineering w/ 5 years in design engineering
  • Associates degree in engineering or related field with 7 years in design engineering
  • In depth knowledge of Jtec products and standards.
  • Has a proven history of successful complex design projects.
  • Ability to collaborate with R&D Engineering and drive new products towards standard configurations.
  • Expert knowledge of BOM structures and how to achieve must have operation milestones

• Technology
  • Windows PC proficiency
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • PTC Creo Parametric / ProEngineer

• Knowledge
  • Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
  • Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools.
  • Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
  • Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
  • Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Skills
  • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
  • Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving.
• Abilities
  • Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range.
  • Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong
  • Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  • Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
  • Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
  • Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted

Physical requirements

• Must be able to move about the assigned area
• Job involves working from a seated position for long periods
• Must be able to position self to inspect products and equipment at ground level
• Must be able to move products or equipment weighing up to or above 10lbs
• Must be able to work in safety sensitive role, fit for duty and free of any adverse effects of drugs or alcohol, including prescribed or over the counter drugs or other substances which may alter job performance during working times (e.g., drowsiness, impaired reflexes or reaction time, lack of concentration, etc.).