The Design Engineer will design waste compactors, hydraulic lifters and associated products in accordance with company standards and customer requirements. Responsible for BOM development and drawing releases of new and revised products. Coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products.

Annual Salary: $77-$85k (based on Experience)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Produce Sales drawings for customer approval Produce production drawings and specifications Create complete Bills of Material (BOMs) Release products IAW company processes Maintain product data & documentation within Autodesk Vault & ERP (D365) Design considering manufacturability and cost effectiveness. Lead projects to align product data from multiple Business Units. Conduct research and create design concepts/proposals for projects. As required, use AutoCad (2D) & Inventor (3D) for designs. Travel to Wastequip production & office facilities to evaluate product and receive training.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical / industrial engineering or equivalent Minimum of (2) years of work experience in a manufacturing operation involving metal fabrication. Ability to communicate effectively Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products and AutoCAD/Inventor Able to perform basic load calculations and validate results using FEA Ability to achieve successful results within deadlines Machining, Welding, Fabrication, or knowledge of container industry experience a plus Experience with hydraulic / electric systems, designing and troubleshooting such equipment. Must possess technical, problem solving, and analytic skills with ability to think strategically. Must be teamwork oriented and possess an attitude of safety in all aspects of the job Able to Travel

About Wastequip

Founded in 1989, Wastequip is the leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment in North America. We specialize in products, systems and solutions to help you collect, store, transport and manage a wide range of waste and recyclables. Wastequip is one of the few companies that manufactures a complete line of both steel and plastic waste handling equipment. We built our stress-free solutions with you in mind, making Wastequip the perfect place for one-stop sourcing.

Wastequip’s extensive product selection includes dumpsters, compactors, balers, carts and more. Our products are built to handle collection of household, commercial, and industrial waste and recyclables. Our experienced sales team specializes in assisting customers in finding the right solution for your waste or recycling needs. With facilities across North America, we have the product you need when and where you need it.