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Key Responsibilities Product Design and Documentation
- Generate complete manufacturing-ready documentation (drawings with GD&T, weld symbols, notes, finish specs, BOM accuracy).
- Define critical-to-quality characteristics and inspection requirements in partnership with Quality.
Fabrication and Process Collaboration
- Apply knowledge of sheet metal fabrication methods (laser/punch, bend, spot weld, MIG/TIG, clinch/fasteners, PEM hardware, hinges/latches).
- Support and improve processes including powder coat/paint, galvanizing, labeling, and final assembly.
NPD and Sustaining Execution
- Execute design activities within a phase-gate development process: requirements, concept, design reviews, prototype builds, verification/validation, release.
- Own sustaining engineering deliverables: product updates, cost-down initiatives, quality improvements, and end-of-life changes.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Communicate clearly with stakeholders; present designs in reviews; document decisions and manage action items.
- Balance priorities across multiple projects and urgent production/field support needs.
Your Skills And Expertise To ensure your success from day one in this role, Justrite requires the following qualifications at a minimum:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related discipline).
- 3+ years of product design experience in manufactured goods; strong preference for fabricated metal products.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred or equivalent) and 2D drawing creation.
- Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and documentation practices for production release.
- Experience collaborating with manufacturing teams on prototypes, pilot builds, and production support.
- Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working hands-on in a factory environment.
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- 5+ years of experience designing sheet metal assemblies and welded fabrications.
- Experience with industrial safety, chemical storage, or regulated products; familiarity with relevant codes/standards is a plus.
- Exposure to ERP/PLM systems and formal engineering change workflows.
- Experience with DFMEA/PFMEA, control plans, and structured validation/testing.
- Lean / continuous improvement experience (Kaizen, standard work, waste reduction).
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