Design Engineer

Imagine a company that recognizes excellence in not only the products it sells, but also in its employees. R.S. Hughes Company, Inc. is that company. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of quality and professionalism - and we treat our employees like the valuable assets they are.

Since 1959, the Saunders division of R.S. Hughes Company has been proudly serving our customers with an exceptional level of personalized customer care that just can't be beat. We specialize in providing our customers with solutions that are tailored to each of their specific needs. Thanks to our innovative and diversified manufacturing team, we can provide die-cutting, laminating, slitting, packaging, assembly, and other manufacturing solutions to our customers at highly competitive industry rates.

We understand that the needs of our customers are constantly evolving. As demands from our customers grew, we knew we needed to evolve ourselves. So, we partnered with R.S. Hughes which has enabled us to better serve each and every one of our customers. Thanks to this partnership, we can provide our customers with more options for custom-cut materials, furthering our solution finding capabilities. In addition to competitive salaries and benefits, we offer an environment that asks you to make a difference. We value hard work and common sense, and we consistently reward those that exemplify these traits. If you're looking for a great team to grow with and if you are willing to embrace the challenges of being expected to be the best, we welcome you to come join the R.S. Hughes Company, Inc. team!

Position Description:

The Design Engineer collaborates with clients to take their design concepts from drawing through prototype to successful product solution. This role may create or modify designs based on inputs from customers which may be drawings, concepts, specifications, and other requirements. This role requires a broad understanding of multiple disciplines across different markets and applications. The Design Engineer will devise new or adapt existing methods, techniques and procedures to meet customer requirements. This role is expected to adhere to all company policies and safety protocols, and will have an experienced background in the world of materials converting.

Key Competencies Required to be Successful as a Design Engineer:

• Analyses the client's component design and provides guidance to refine it to meet desired application requirements.
• Translates the client's designs to prototype components through innovative and reliable mechanical product development methods.
• Leads development and manufacture of protype client designs, refining and testing for manufacturability, reliability, cost effectiveness and profitability.
• Engages with the sales & production teams on new applications to ensure design for manufacturability and tooling to ensure efficient and capable production methods and processes.
• Evaluates and develops manufacturing processes by designing and researching best practices; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication and assembly processes, tooling and fixturing design and applications, materials and quality control standards; conferring with equipment vendors and soliciting observations from a broad range of internal and external team members.
• Assures product and process quality through the development and implementation of testing methods.
• Supports development of training methods and implements new procedures and processes.
• Collaborates with the sales and production teams and other personnel to tackle procedural and quality issues that are related to the production and delivery of good quality product.
• Coordinates and actively participates in project meetings, documenting decisions, and facilitating regular updates to internal and external stakeholders regarding project status.
• Builds and maintains expertise in industry trends and best practices, leveraging knowledge to improve manufacturing engineering methodologies and drive innovation.
• Assist with the evaluation of defective materials received from vendors and communicates feedback as needed.
• Supports periodic review/audit of work practices comparative to documented procedures and reports to supervisor deviations.
• Participates in the writing/review of manufacturing documentation (SOPs, MPMs, Deviations).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Certification/Licenses

• MUST have experience in the materials converting space
• Requires B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of design engineering or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Solid understanding in design for manufacturing methodology and practical experience in application.
• Proficient in Windows Microsoft office, manufacturing ERP systems, and Auto-Cad (2d/3D).

Knowledge and Skills That Will Make You Successful:

• Communication - Creates and sustains ongoing forums that encourage two-way communication opportunities; demonstrates and promotes positive prospect, client, and work relationships; proactively addresses and manages conflict and disputes; works to achieve constructive resolutio

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  Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meeting

  
  

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  Administrative Management - Continuously manages administrative functions to ensure quality and timeliness. Manages accurate and timely performance reports, analyses report data on projects.
  
  

Salary Range:

Target Base Compensation range for this Exempt role is $105k - $115k DOE.

This is a Full-Time position, eligible to participate in the Company's benefit plans including: Paid Time off; major medical, dental, vision; Company paid short-term and long-term disability; paid parental leave; various supplemental benefit plans; and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).

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