Product Design Engineer

Due to tremendous industry growth, The Vince Hagan Company is seeking an experienced product design engineer of concrete batching plants and equipment.

Pay Rate: Starting Pay Rate based on previous job experience.

Benefits:

• 401K
• Vacation & Holiday pay
• Major Medical Insurance Plan including Dental & Vision
• $5,000 Relocation Assistance

Responsible for providing technical support for the manufacturing of concrete batch plants and associated equipment involving the following areas:

• Design and preparation of all drawings for ease of manufacture
• Design of new features and options for customer orders
• New product development and cost reduction
• Structural integrity and mechanical fit of product
• Product field support and troubleshooting
• Technical support for all company departments
• Cost reduction of the manufacturing process
• Drawing interpretation and conflict resolution
• Product testing and inspection

• BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• Three (3) plus years experience with concrete plants, material handling, or related industries
• Five (5) plus years experience in a capital equipment environment
• Regulatory requirements and practices (OSHA, EPA, etc.)
• Hydraulic equipment experience
• Familiar with electrical controls from a functional perspective
• Structural calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Frequent vendor contact

• Proficient with AutoCAD 2012 or higher
• Proficient with SolidWorks 2015 or higher
• Good computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• Familiar with reading and interpreting plans and specifications
• Metal fabrication techniques including welding and machining
• Mechanical and structural design principals and calculations
• Sheet metal design and forming techniques
• Willingness to travel to support products in the field (up to 10% of time)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this product design engineer job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continually required to talk, hear, to communicate, and exchange accurate information. The employee frequently is required to walk, stand, sit, use feet, use hand/foot controls, use both hands to finger, handle, feel, grip, or drive, use fine finger ability, use wrist motion, reach above/below shoulders, reach and carry with hands and arms, step up/down, climb or balance, and bend/stoop, twist, squat/crouch, kneel, or crawl. The employee occasionally will work outside the facility, encounter uneven or slippery surfaces, or work in wet conditions. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and hand-eye coordination.

Some work assignment will require employees to frequently push/pull/lift from the floor to the table, and lift from table to shoulder level, up to 45 pounds. Employees may occasionally push/pull/lift below or above shoulder level greater than 45 pounds if they are physically able to do so safely. Employees are encouraged to use caution at all times when pushing/pulling/lifting. Please consider the size, shape, weight of the object to be pushed/pulled/lifted, the path and the distance you must travel along with your own physical ability. If necessary, please seek assistance with pushing/pulling/lifting tasks. Employees should never lift more than they are physically able to handle safely.

Vince Hagan is a Drug Free Workplace, Affirmative Action, Veteran Friendly, and Equal Opportunity Employer.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Vince Hagan does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.