Job Summary

Company: Kaleidoscope Animations
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Industries: Advertising and PR Services
Job Type: Full Time; Employee
Job Reference Code: 1064

Staff Engineering Designer

About the Job

JOB SUMMARY

The Staff Engineering Designer will develop creative and technically superior engineering design solutions appropriate to each project assigned.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1.

Design (40%)

Delivers engineering design excellence
Develops design concepts for parts and assemblies
Creates detailed CAD models of parts and assemblies
Develops product documentation that supports high quality production
Employs DFM, DFA and DFQ

2.

Research (15%)

Participates in project research and brainstorming teams
Attends and participates in meetings with clients
Objectively observes and understands user research inputs
Participates in usability tests in order to discover design requirements and validate design concepts
Participates in observational research as needed to uncover unmet needs

3.

Continuous Improvement (15%)

Develops expertise in advanced CAD skills
Stays abreast of new and evolving technologies as assigned
Proposes process changes to improve quality, cost and schedule

4.

Quality (10%)

Delivers flawless deliverables to client
Manages deliverables and timing for self
Delivers products that meets Kaleidoscopes standards and when appropriate, international standards and regulations

5.

Performance Management (10%)

Checks own work and that of peers, as requested
Excellent team member and collaborator

6.

Project Management (10%)

Participates in management of scope, schedule and cost

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

Knowledge and skills at a level normally acquired through the completion of a Associates Degree in Engineering Technology, Design, Drafting or related fields
10+ years of professional experience in design, drafting and product development

Licenses/Credentials/Certifications

Skills/Specialized Knowledge/Abilities

Good problem solving skills
Expert knowledge of SolidWorks 3D CAD
Intermediate or better experience with Pro Engineer or NX 3D CAD
Intermediate knowledge in geometric tolerance analysis
Proficient in documentation, dimensioning and specification writing
Intermediate skills in model shop processes and equipment
Intermediate skills in manufacturing processes and tooling requirements
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications: (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Detailed oriented work style and service
Intermediate ability to work and think in a methodical and logical way
Intermediate ability to prioritize and complete tasks in order to deliver desired outcomes within allotted time frames
Intermediate ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients
Willingness to take direction from others and to accept constructive feedback while being adaptable and flexible
Demonstrated ability to write and prepare documents/reports/correspondence/proposals in a concise, logical, grammatically appropriate format
Good communication skills that demonstrate a professional demeanor
Ability to effectively communicate to employees/clients via phone, computer or in person
Excellent listener
Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
Ability to stay focused and committed to a task

WORKING CONDITIONS

Tools and Equipment Used

Computer workstation, typical office equipment, laboratory instrument and measurement equipment

Travel

Occasional: up to 25% of the time

Physical & Mental Demands

Frequently required to sit at a desk/workstation for long period of time
Digital dexterity and hand/eye coordination in operation of office equipment
Moderate lifting and carrying of supplies, equipment, files, etc.
Body motor skills sufficient to enable incumbent to move around the office environment
Ability to analyze unique situations and develop appropriate response

Environment

Work typically performed in both an office and a laboratory setting.

Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

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