Project Engineer | Monday-Friday | Pay Based on Experience + + Job Tracking ID: 512885-890162 + Job Location: Des Moines, IA DES MOINES + Job Level: Mid Career (2+ years) + Level of Education: BA/BS + + Job Type: Full-Time/Regular + Date Updated: December 09, 2024 + Years of Experience: 5 - 7 Years + Starting Date: ASAP Invite a friend Back to job search (http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fkatecho%2Eatsondemand%2Ecom%2Findex%2Ecfm%3Ffuseaction%3D512885%2Eviewjobdetail%26CID%3D512885%26JID%3D890162%26source%3Dfacebook) Job Description: SUMMARY Responsible for the design and development of medical device products. Partners with external customers to transfer product concepts and specifications into Katecho documentation. Builds business relationships with our customers and potential customers with the objective of developing new product lines and expanding existing product lines. Handles product design projects from initial planning stages to product release. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Designs, develops, and improves new or existing products. Responsible for the building and testing of prototypes to complete assigned engineering projects in accordance with customer specifications and within scheduling and budget limitations. + Coordinates with customers as required. + Coordinates with internal departments and functions to ensure a producible design. + Works on continuous improvement in the areas of product design and manufacturing methods. + Develops guidelines for the development of manufacturing inspection/test procedures and equipment. + Responds to Production needs by proposing and initiating changes to products, labeling, packaging, fixtures, etc. + Provides Production assistance with print interpretation and provides direction in Production Line Down calls, deviation & NCR cause & solutions. Under the direction of the VP of Engineering, will ensure necessary engineering documentation with correct specifications is provided in a timely manner for all components, assemblies, finished products, and design projects. + Creates and organizes complete product structures, including prints, item cards, bill of material, ECO’s, and work order verification once a design concept or final design has been completed. + Generates all necessary documentation for product changes (internal or customer-requested), including ECO’s deviations, prints, etc. Verifies work-in-process affected by changes. + Prepares assembly and detail drawings for released or improved products, labels, and packaging. + Enters changes and maintains necessary data into the ERP system. Builds relationships with Katecho’s customers, not only profitable for the company in terms of the product sold, but also rewarding to the customer in terms of quality of the product purchased. Performs research and provides analysis related to potential new business opportunities for the company. Interfaces with existing customers and actively interfaces with potential customers with the objective of developing new product lines and expanding existing product lines. + Works with the customers to resolve issues involved in the design of the product. + Works on new designs and improvements to existing designs in a continuing effort to meet our customers’ needs and remain competitive in the industry. Works with the VP of Engineering on directing the quoting for products of Katecho. Develops strategies for pricing products in continuing efforts to meet our customers’ needs and remain competitive in the industry. + Ensures Katecho’s products are priced to accurately reflect raw material costs, labor costs, and overhead. + Supports product manufacturing by supplying alternate sourcing advice including vendor or component analysis, alternate manufacturing process deviations, and cost improvement design changes. Inspects the quality of the materials and work in process. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job. Punctuality and regular attendance are crucial for efficient plant operations, safety, and morale. SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES + Assists in the follow-up of prototype construction with outside vendors. + Secures quotations and expedites materials and delivery. + Other duties and functions may be assigned as required. AUTHORITY + Generates and releases ECO’s to affect new and existing products. + Creates new and modifies existing prints. + Enters information into the ERP system. + Assists and creates samples for prototyping needs. + Approves artwork upon arrival from the corresponding supplier. + Approves revision levels on work orders. + Approves prints, document revisions, and work instructions. Generate, recommend, and present product cost information to senior management. + Schedules meetings, provides advice, and communicates with Katecho customers. + Develops new business relationships for new opportunities. + Requests necessary supplies and resources to adequately complete the responsibilities listed above. + Must complete a Non-Compete Agreement and Patent Agreement. Experience and Skills: QUALIFICATIONS + Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or related field; or equivalent experience + Seven plus years’ experience. + Ability to lead and influence others by example in the areas of attitude, work quality, work ethic, dependability, and company loyalty. + Ability to understand finished design drawings produced by the design concept team including layouts and tolerance valuations for detail product drawings. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and operate a computer. The employee must be able to communicate with speech and hearing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, distance vision, and color determination. WORK ENVIRONMENT Office environment with business casual dress. May require business attire. Some travel may be required. Benefits You will receive PTO immediately, along with 7 paid holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Thursday & Friday, and Christmas Day). We offer a full benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance options. Additionally, you’ll have access to a 401(k) plan with a company match, vested after 3 years.