Design Engineer

Job Description

Company Profile
Located in the heart of Central Minnesota, Virnig Manufacturing has been designing and producing skid steer loader attachments since 1989. From engineering and cutting raw materials to machining, welding and painting the finished product, all steps of the manufacturing process are done in-house. Today, the family-owned and operated business has grown into a premium attachment manufacturer supplying North America and beyond. By integrating the latest manufacturing technologies and using top-of-the-line materials, Virnig has distinguished themselves as a cut above the rest in the manufacturing industry.
Summary
Virnig Manufacturing is seeking a full-time In-House Design Engineer. This position will be part of the Product Engineering Team; working on product development and engineering support of all departments. Duties will include a variety of design activities including designing new attachments and updating designs of current attachments by creating models and drawings used for production. These designs will be required to meet strict safety, strength and cost targets. The Design Engineer may also perform FEA analysis of attachment designs. Much of this work will be done utilizing 3D CAD software. Strong communication and interaction skills are needed. Organizational skills and attention to detail are necessary to ensure work is done correctly and on time.

Skills

Duties and Responsibilities
•        Utilize 3D CAD to design skid steer loader and excavator attachments.
•        Update/create models and drawings used for production.
•        Create views and specifications for product literature and marketing materials.
•        Perform FEA analysis of product designs.
•        Create and update product manuals.
•        Other duties as assigned.
•        Support company policies and procedures, goals and objectives, Environmental, Health, and Safety regulations, and good manufacturing practices.
•        Be cooperative, positive, and respectful with management, leads, coworkers and team.
Skills
•        Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions or approaches to problems.
•        Troubleshooting — Determining root causes of failures and finding solutions.
•        Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
•        Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
•        Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Notes

Requirements:
•        4 Year Mechanical Engineering degree preferred.
•        2-5 years Engineering experience preferred, will give preference to machine design, electro-mechanical and hydraulic experience.
•        Experience working with 3D CAD modeling software.
•        Experience with FEA Simulation and PLM Software preferred.
•        Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office.
•        Ability to follow directions; work with minimal supervision and complete projects in a timely manner.
•        Be observant of issues that arise. Willingness to ask questions to resolve issues, increase learning and work effectively.
•        Ability to effectively communicate ideas and issues (verbal and written) to coworkers and supervisors.
Benefits
Family owned and operated with a team-oriented culture. Success is achieved by working together.
Paid time off
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
401(k) including employer match
Wage dependent on experience