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Wanzl North America · 21 hours ago

Design Engineer I

Denver, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Wanzl North America is a leading entrepreneurial player in the retail and distribution market segments, seeking a Design Engineer I to collaborate with R&D’s engineered-to-order team. The role involves creating cost-effective design solutions and executing various duties within the R&D department, including design, research, and prototyping.

Consumer GoodsManufacturingRetail

Responsibilities

Produce designs and drawings of various product lines, incorporating engineered, efficient, best practice methods

Manage large or complex custom projects to ensure on-time completion

Create assembly and installation drawings for production and clients

Collaborate with production/manufacturing to ensure design/production flow

Develop and maintain Bill of Materials (BOMs)

Prioritize cost savings throughout all processes, offering value-engineered solutions

Intimately involved in the assembly of prototypes

Create renderings, models, mockups, and design validation samples from sketches and architectural drawings

Maintain samples, specification sheets, design guide content, and internal procedures documentation

Conduct research and development efforts, generating reports relating to materials and manufacturing techniques, coordinating with various vendors and industries

Conduct testing of design solutions to ensure functionality and quality

Assist in the development of company standards and specifications for ETO projects

Qualification

3D solid modelingSolidWorksEngineering documentationSheet metal fabricationProblem-solvingOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in engineering, industrial, or design

0 - 2 years of relevant experience, with a preference for sheet metal, steel tube, and steel wire fabrication processes

Knowledge of multi-materials including wood, steel, aluminum extrusions, plastics, and glass

Proficiency in 3D solid modeling, preferably SolidWorks, and exposure to software such as SketchUp, AutoCAD, Solidworks Driveworks, and PDM/Vault

Ability to problem-solve quickly and effectively, and work under pressure of timelines and customer demands

Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and work independently on multiple small projects simultaneously

10% travel required

Company

Wanzl North America

In addition to being the largest manufacturer of shopping carts in North America, Wanzl has solutions for asset protection, point-of-sale, and materials handling.

Founded in 2012

Newton, North Carolina, USA

201-500 employees