Design Engineer in Hamilton
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Design Engineer – Manufacturing
Role:
Highly skilled, hands-on Design Engineer who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This individual will be instrumental in elevating our design processes to world-class standards through innovation, process optimization, and a strong commitment to quality and safety. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver, a collaborative team player, and a technically adept engineer who is passionate about both design and continuous improvement.
Leadership and Behavior
- Leads by example.
- A living example of The Triton Way
- Data and fact driven decision maker.
- Effectively Leads multiple projects simultaneously through strong time management skills.
- Strong communication skills within all levels of the corporation.
- Ability to build strong team comradery.
- Ability to rapidly problem solve and delegate tasks
- Willingness to hold others accountable and take ownership in their work
Key Responsibilities:
General Engineering Leadership
- Champion world-class design practices through:
- Implementation of robust print and model control processes
- Development and maintenance of bulletproof revision control systems
- Defined, documented, and organized file structures
- Strategic automation of repetitive tasks and processes
- Continuous research and adoption of emerging technologies
- Prioritize safety in all design considerations and activities
- Act as a key knowledge leader by training others on best practices, tools, and technologies
- Maintain a relentless focus on delivering high-quality outputs for internal and external stakeholders, including:
- R&D Teams
- Welders and Fabricators
- Customers and Client Engineers
- Core member of the APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) team
- Capable of basic welding and fixture assembly; willingness to improve hands-on skills as needed
- Actively participates in:
- Daily floor huddles for improved communication and transparency
- Weekly engineering sync-ups to update team on high-impact projects
- Develop deep understanding and proficiency with BOM (Bill of Materials) and router creation processes in Triton’s systems
Key Attributes
Technical Aptitude & Ownership
- Strong mechanical aptitude with a deep understanding of manufacturing processes
- Owns projects from concept through completion; ensures milestones are met and deliverables are achieved
Discipline & Execution
- Performs well in fast-paced, rapidly changing environments
- Prioritizes tasks effectively, makes data-driven decisions, and executes with urgency
- Maintains focus, avoids distractions, and consistently moves multiple projects forward
- Always prepared for meetings, updates, and cross-functional collaborations
Communication & Humility
- Communicates effectively across all levels; tactfully delivers ideas and feedback
- Comfortable presenting to groups; values transparency and clarity
- Embraces feedback and suggestions to continuously improve outcomes
Problem Solving & Innovation
- Fast and effective problem solver grounded in facts and data
- Open-minded and flexible, willing to challenge the status quo
- Actively seeks input from others and encourages collaborative iteration
Growth Mindset
- Eager to take on challenges and adapt to change
- Pursues personal and professional growth through continuous learning
- Immerses in fabrication processes to better align design with production realities
Responsiveness
- Reacts quickly to floor-related issues involving prints, models, or fixtures
- Provides immediate hands-on support to address and resolve design-related challenges
Fixture and Product Design
- Lead development of Triton’s internal design process, structure, and project timelines
- Support customer-facing design projects with a focus on:
- Statement of Work (SOW) creation
- Deliverable and milestone definition
- Work breakdown and assignment
- Development of quoting and estimation processes
- Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE) strategies
- Translate customer requirements into multiple design iterations; lead design reviews and obtain approvals
- Conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to validate design integrity
- Balance competing design constraints (cost, complexity, user experience) to deliver innovative, effective solutions
- Professionally interface with customers; establish Triton as a strategic partner
- Identify process improvement opportunities within customer workflows and designs
Technical Design and Documentation
- Design components, assemblies, weldments, fixtures, and gauges for both internal and external use
- Translate complex design challenges into actionable engineering requirements
- Develop and oversee test plans and design validation criteria
- Establish and manage project milestones; hold team members accountable to timelines
- Continuously push for precision, repeatability, and speed in all designs and build activities
- Maintain performance metrics to validate design process improvements
Prints, Models, and Digital Assets
- Act as company expert in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
- Train team members on Triton print standards and best practices
- Maintain and update all training materials related to print and model workflows
- Perform model-to-print verification on all new parts and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
- Initiate and manage the engineering checklist as part of APQP procedures
- Expert in SolidWorks; proficient in SolidWorks Simulation and Composer
- Champion precision, standardization, and repeatability in all digital assets
- Lead the implementation of clean file structures and rigorous revision control practices
- Recommend and spearhead new initiatives to improve efficiency and accuracy in model and print workflows
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field
- 3+ years in a Design Engineering role within a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency with SolidWorks (CAD, Simulation, Composer), GD&T, and FEA tools
- experience with welding, fixture design, and shop floor collaboration
- Experience with APQP and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
Benefits:
- Performance & attendance bonuses (if applicable).
- Medical, dental, vision, & life insurance at 60 days.
- 401(k) with company match after 60 days.
- Paid holidays & vacation.
- Personal time.
- Weekly pay.
- Snap pay.
If you have any questions or issues, contact us at
(260)-488-1800
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