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Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world. ABOUT THE POSITION
Under general supervision of the Engineering Manager, the job of the Engineer is responsible for design efforts from inception through production in new product development or existing product design.
The Design Engineer position at Astec has four (4) levels dependent on experience and specialty. There are engineers who specialize in new and existing product development/design, product safety, manufacturing set-up, hydraulic and electrical product development/design. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with other engineers, cross-functional teams not limited to sales, manufacturing, purchasing, and service. They will develop conceptual and final design solutions, manage and coordinate project activities, support existing product offerings, and perform testing or analysis of new and existing products to further Astecs product line development goals.
Design Engineers can be asked to travel to develop business relationships with customers, dealers, and suppliers. They may also participate in product focus groups to gain critical customer application and design suggestions to assist in the development of the product lines. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (may include but not limited to ) Utilize 3D software (SolidWorks preferred) in conjunction with data management software Interpersonal skills required to an be 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 Develop design concepts to meet required cost objectives. Direct involvement with supply chain operations to provide technical information for the selection of components. Interact with production personnel to define and solve manufacturing and/or design issues and implement cost reduction ideas with regards to the product Effectively work with sketches, marked-up prints and verbal instructions to drive concept to solution Follow internal company standards when creating data and information Review customer drawings, specification drawings, and other applicable specifications to determine requirement and/or feasibility of component Perform all necessary calculations such as stress analysis, performance analysis and pressure drop and flow analysis, etc. as required Problem-solving skills required to identify opportunities to improve product design Ability to use tools to determine root cause analysis. Using root cause analysis to implement a corrective action from input from internal customers. Responsible for hitting due dates and pre-defined requirements defined by management Familiar with six sigma tools to drive decisions made from data 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 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 Follow proper safety procedures at all times Wear personal protective equipment as required Perform work according to supervisor's directives when requested Follow and actively support all company policies and procedures, to include a primary emphasis on safe operations Document assigned tasks as required Clean work area daily Perform other duties as assigned
