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About the Role

McGard is seeking a talented and motivated Design Engineer to develop innovative products, improve existing designs, and complete Research & Development projects to enhance sales, features, and reduce costs.

Responsibilities

• Develop new product designs, improve existing product designs, and complete Research & Development projects to improve sales, improve product features, and/or reduce costs.
• Responsible for all aspects of product development including concept development, prototyping, product development, product testing, customer presentation, defining manufacturing process, ensuring successful initial production run, and staying within project budget.
• Meet time constraints provided at the start of the project and ensure every new product is launched successfully and/or the project file has been documented properly.
• If product designs are delegated, ensure the Design Engineer understands the design objectives and the final design meets these requirements.
• Stay within the design parameters provided at the start of the improvement project.
• Design experiments, make product modifications, conduct design verification testing, and make changes to the part prints and processes.
• Investigate new technologies to obtain product improvements and/or reduce costs.
• Investigate new materials to obtain product improvements and/or to reduce costs.
• Perform analysis on competitor products.
• Identify new products or markets and make recommendations to Engineering Management, Sales, and/or Executives.
• Develop patents to protect McGard’s intellectual property.
• Follow all quality systems procedures.
• Coordinate projects completely with all necessary groups while providing updates and documentation as required by the project phases.
• Clearly communicate requirements and expectations throughout the project.
• Drive projects consistently based on project commitments and necessity, requiring only confirmation at milestone intervals and providing project transparency.
• Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines efficiently while maintaining organization.
• Travel may be required to support projects, manage customer issues, or assist sales.
• Communicate status and results via any media required.
• Interface with people at all levels of the company.
• Review basic pneumatic and hydraulic power schematics to ensure intended control can be achieved.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with material and strength analysis.
• 2D drawing development and 3D modeling.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that gets along with customers, vendors, co-workers, and Supervisors.
• Will not impose on self or others as a direct threat to health or safety.
• Works as a team player, helping to meet departmental and Company goals and objectives.
• Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
• Maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to effectively manage projects.
• The individual shall be driven by known project constraints, due dates, and cost goals.
• The individual shall work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Possess a valid driver’s license without restrictions.
• Capable of traveling and working throughout the entire facility, within reasonable accommodation.

Skills

• 2D drawing development
• 3D modeling
• MS Office proficiency
• Project management
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Problem-solving

Location

• On-site

Work Type

• Full-time
• Overtime available
• Weekend work available

Experience Level

• Level III expectations
• Little to no guidance required
• Requires confirmation at milestone intervals

Education Level

• BSME or BTME or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $75k-$95k

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Discretionary profit sharing
• Work boot allowance
• Prescription safety glasses allowance
• Company provided uniforms
• Exciting and challenging projects in a collaborative work environment
• On-site walking trail
• Convenience cafeteria

About the Company

• McGard has been a trusted name in the automotive industry for over 50 years.
• We specialize in manufacturing high-quality, precision-engineered automotive security products and components.
• Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation as a global leader in our field.

Equal Opportunity

• We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.