Protomet is looking to solve the problem of bridging the gap between customers and operations through design engineers with strong mechanical aptitude and intimate knowledge of manufacturing processes.
Requirements
- High mechanical aptitude
- Intimate knowledge of manufacturing processes
- Practical understanding of lean manufacturing principles, one piece flow, minimum viable product, pareto principle
- Competency in CAD software
- Ability to deliver sketched concepts, computer generated renderings, and aesthetically engaging designs
- Knowledge of aesthetic design principles
- Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software
Responsibilities
- Innovate manufacturability and advocate for internal customers during the design and prototype phases of new projects.
- Diagnose quality issues and design processes to prevent repeat occurrences
- Ensure work instructions (video or text) are in place for new projects
- Identify, purchase and implement one significant piece of technology, software, hardware, or equipment per year
- Engage in continuing education for CAD (or other) software
- Find one 2 second improvement (fix what bugs you) every day and share with the rest of the engineering team via photo or video.
- Deliver sketched concepts, computer generated renderings, and aesthetically engaging designs to customers
Other
- Build relationships with key customers and frequent engagement
- Transition designs to the operations team requiring skills in change management, communication, and logistics
- Respond to all communication from external customers within 4 work hours
- Visit customers’ or host them for a tour (with approval) at least 6 times a year
- Attend one industry Expo or Conference every year
