Product Design Engineer

Hog Slat, Inc. is seeking a Product Design Engineer to work with our product engineering group to develop and source parts, supplies and equipment for sale to its global customer base. Our Engineers are involved with all phases of bringing products to market including designing, planning and overseeing the production of new designs. In addition, the Product Design Engineer will assist other departments in sourcing and product improvement.

Hog Slat, Inc. is the world's largest provider of production solutions for today's poultry and hog producers. The engineering group works closely with our sales, marketing, purchasing, manufacturing, retail and distribution divisions to provide value-added solutions for our customers while contributing towards the Company's financial objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other functions may be assigned as business conditions change.

Working with our experienced engineering staff, invent, design and develop products and equipment that can be manufactured in-house, or produced by outside vendors/suppliers

Source existing product from outside vendors, and request modifications to meet unique Hog Slat functionality requirements

Perform or oversee rigorous testing to insure functionality, safety, efficiency, and durability. Diagnose problems and make design changes/adjustments when required

Support in-house Purchasing with buying/vendor selection as needed

Assist in upgrade of product literature to include text and artwork

Create technical documents for in-house manufactured items about the proper assembly, installation and operation of new equipment

SKILL/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

The ideal candidate will have the following experience/educational background:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Material Science field plus 5 years job experience (preferred)

Thorough understanding of drafting standards and techniques using Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools such as AutoCAD, Inventor, etc. as well as a capability to visualize components, features and assemblies in three-dimensional space

Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, customers and coworkers from a diverse number of technical and non-technical disciplines

Excellent math skills, especially in the areas of part dimensioning, tolerances and statistical principals

Understanding of industry standards such as NEMA and ASQC.

Strong costing background; ability to translate product costs and rewards to overall company profitability

Background in manufacturing processes and their capabilities

A working knowledge of modern hog and/or poultry industries a plus, but not required

Proficiency in utilized common computer software used in business; Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record for liability and insurance purposes (some travel required)

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

The most qualified candidate will have the following personal characteristics:

Flexible

Self-Directed and goal oriented

Completes projects within a specified time period

Able to motivate others

Excellent organizational skills

Spanish and Mandarin language skills a plus

Hog Slat Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other reason prohibited under Federal State or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements.