Astec · 14 hours ago
NPD Design Engineer
Yankton, SD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelAstec Industries is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company specializing in asphalt road building and aggregate processing equipment. The NPD Design Engineer will be responsible for design efforts from inception through production in new product development, focusing on washing and classifying equipment.
Building MaterialConstructionIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringIndustrial ManufacturingInfrastructureManufacturingMechanical EngineeringProduct Design
Responsibilities
Perform design engineering as is relates to Astec product development and improvement projects
Effectively use 3-D CAD to model designs and use other engineering tools like FEA to optimize solutions
Create, check and maintain thorough engineering specifications and drawings
Manage engineering changes per established company procedures
Be a technical resource as needed to support other departmental needs such as operations, quality, purchasing, service, et cetera
Develop design concepts to meet required cost objectives including involvement with supply chain operations to provide technical information for the selection of components
Ability to develop and/or guide necessary computations such as load development, stress analysis, performance measurement, hydraulic circuit analysis, costing, etc. and interpret the results as necessary
Responsible for achieving due dates and pre-defined requirements defined by management
Interact with production personnel to define and solve manufacturing and/or design issues and implement cost reduction ideas with regards to the product
Use root cause analysis and other problem-solving skills to determine opportunities to improve products and implement corrective actions
Follow internal company standards when creating or inputting data
Follow and actively support all company policies and procedures, to include a primary emphasis on safe operations
Perform work according to supervisor's directives when requested
Document assigned tasks as required
Qualification
Required
Maintain positive, cooperative working relationships by working, interacting, and communicating with various personalities, getting along with customers, vendors, co-workers and management, working both individually and as part of a team
Use interpersonal skills to be an effective member of cross-functional project teams from concept to testing, and ultimately to production
Demonstrate technical and written skills to document ideas, designs and concepts
Proficient with personal computing, Microsoft Office Suite, 3-D CAD software applications (SolidWorks preferred) and ERP systems (Oracle preferred)
Good organization and time-management skills
Ability to set daily priorities and adjust to sudden changes in project/priority and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a positive fashion
Willingness to accept responsibility for assigned tasks and take on new challenges
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment on a customary and regular basis
Effectively work with sketches, marked-up prints and verbal instructions to drive concept to solution
Review customer drawings, specification drawings, and other applicable specifications to determine requirements and/or feasibility of components
Develop design concepts to meet required cost objectives including involvement with supply chain operations to provide technical information for the selection of components
Ability to develop and/or guide necessary computations such as load development, stress analysis, performance measurement, hydraulic circuit analysis, costing, etc. and interpret the results as necessary
Responsible for achieving due dates and pre-defined requirements defined by management
Interact with production personnel to define and solve manufacturing and/or design issues and implement cost reduction ideas with regards to the product
Use root cause analysis and other problem-solving skills to determine opportunities to improve products and implement corrective actions
Follow internal company standards when creating or inputting data
Follow and actively support all company policies and procedures, to include a primary emphasis on safe operations
Follow Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity program guidelines at all times
Perform work according to supervisor's directives when requested
Document assigned tasks as required
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations
Ability to write effective reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public
Ability to comprehend and apply principles of modern algebra, analytical geometry and trigonometry
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Proficient in promoting safe and healthy work environment
Notify supervisor of product discrepancies or equipment malfunctions
Adhere to established company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations
Report defective materials, equipment, or questionable conditions to the supervisor/manager to identify and correct the root cause
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with training guidelines
Preferred
Experience with Washing and Classifying equipment such as sand screws, log washers, coarse material washers, sand classifiers, dewatering screens, centrifugal pumps and cyclones
SolidWorks preferred
Oracle preferred
Company
Astec
World leader in the production of both warm mix and hot mix asphalt equipment technology, support and training and is the only manufacturer in the world to offer a complete line of portable, relocatable and stationary continuous mix asphalt plants from 80tph to 600tph, as well as batch mix asphalt plants and soil remediation equipment.
Founded in 1972
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1986-06-27IPO
Leadership Team
Christopher Glomski
Vice President and Chief Information Officer
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