Design & Product Engineer

Summary

California Air Compressor is a company known for its quality and excellence in the design and manufacturing of air compressors. They are seeking a Design & Product Engineer to participate in the product development process, provide technical support during product launches, and resolve quality issues with existing products.

Responsibilities

• Execute all aspects of discrete product development projects through all facets of the project development cycle
• Lead design reviews
• Provide technical support to insure a successful launch of a product
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensure technical feasibility
• Assist in building engineering prototypes and product testing
• Work with the sales department and customers to collect design inputs
• Work with vendors to collect feasibility information
• Resolve quality issues with new and existing products, including relevant customer quality forms and interaction with customers and vendors
• Create bill of materials, parts lists, setup sheets, technical manuals, and information for internal and external use
• Research new developments and innovations
• Plan and implement process change actions that positively impact business results
• Contribute to engineering effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues to be addressed; provide information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommend options and courses of action; implement directives
• Maintain expert level of product knowledge and application
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management

Skills

• Proficient experience with 3D Solid Edge, Auto CAD, Office 365 software
• Education: Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Firm commitment to excellence and high standards
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills including ability to listen attentively and to communicate information clearly and effectively
• Interpersonal savvy; able to collaborate and work closely with other departments and leadership
• Excellent problem solving, process analysis, and improving business practice skills
• Outstanding time-management skills with proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while meeting deadlines
• Good judgement skills with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Excellent problem resolution and consultative skills
• High level of analytical ability including ability to prepare reports and business correspondence
• Detail oriented and highly organized with the ability to prioritize duties and responsibilities
• Self-motivated, resourceful and adaptable; able to work independently within team focused environment
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Advocate a safety-first attitude in all aspects of the position
• SAP experience
• Graphic Design basic skills (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Word Press, and rendering workflows)
• Knowledge of technical products and industrial settings with air compression and rotation equipment

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Proficient experience with 3D Solid Edge, Auto CAD, Office 365 software
• Education: Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Firm commitment to excellence and high standards
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills including ability to listen attentively and to communicate information clearly and effectively
• Interpersonal savvy; able to collaborate and work closely with other departments and leadership
• Excellent problem solving, process analysis, and improving business practice skills
• Outstanding time-management skills with proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while meeting deadlines
• Good judgement skills with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Excellent problem resolution and consultative skills
• High level of analytical ability including ability to prepare reports and business correspondence
• Detail oriented and highly organized with the ability to prioritize duties and responsibilities
• Self-motivated, resourceful and adaptable; able to work independently within team focused environment
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Advocate a safety-first attitude in all aspects of the position

Nice to Haves

• SAP experience
• Graphic Design basic skills (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Word Press, and rendering workflows)
• Knowledge of technical products and industrial settings with air compression and rotation equipment