Design Engineer

Company: Trendway Corporation
Location: Elwell
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Our team is growing! As an entry-level Design Engineer, you will support continuous product maintenance across all product lines, including furniture, seating and architectural products. You will be a creative and supportive team player focused on providing mechanical design solutions and guidance in a hands-on environment, aiming for optimal part performance throughout the life cycle of our products. In addition to leveraging your CAD abilities to create, evaluate and revise product files/drawings and maintain product documentation, you will also seek out improvement and cost reduction concepts on all products, which will lead to strong product performance of new launches and efficient/improving products in the market.
You will---

• Work closely with our onsite manufacturing plant and external suppliers to drive continuous product development projects across a wide range of product lines
• Develop part and product designs using 2D and 3D drawing skills and insuring products live up to all specifications and design intent
• Provide product documentation (bills of material, 2D/3D product drawings, DRILs, product specs, agency testing and engineering change orders) using our document storage platforms
• Support the Engineering Change Notice (ECN) system with supporting documents, appropriate sample testing, cost-efficient releases and timely updates
• Analyze test results, direct test methods and provide critical thinking while actively participating in defective product reviews aimed at identifying root cause and corrective actions
• Travel occasionally, both domestically and internationally
  What You Bring to the Team
  • A bachelors degree in mechanical engineering
  • Computer-aided design (CAD) skills, preferably in Creo and/or Solidworks
  • The ability to think creatively, evaluate multiple solutions and implement appropriate engineering principles during the problem-solving process
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to speak confidently with technical and non-technical teams at varying levels
  • A positive, self-starter with a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude
  • The ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, especially when working across multiple projects and deadlines
    You May Also Have---
    • Experience working with office furniture products or architectural products is a plus
    • Experience working with global engineering and manufacturing teams is a plus
    • Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and/or Tolerance Stack analysis experience is a plus
    • Experience with the Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) process is a plus
      About TrendwayLocated in Holland, Michigan, Trendway Corporation is part of the Contract Interiors division of Fellowes Brands, and helps customers create beautiful and effective work environments with a wide range of furniture and architectural products. A company with over 50 years of exceptional performance, Trendway provides customers peace of mind through outstanding service, quality products, guaranteed delivery and fast/flexible custom solutions.
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      About Fellowes Brands Contract InteriorsFellowes Brands Contract Interiors represents Trendway and ESI -a collection of brands dedicated to being a trusted partner for contract environments that create healthier and more productive workspaces. This trust is earned through our daily interactions, industry experience, leading warranties, industry-best turnaround times and with products that are stood behind, every time.
      Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status Fellowes, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered Fellowes' property, and Fellowes will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting the Talent Acquisition Department.

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