Design Engineer
Keen Project Solutions, LLC, Ankeny, IA, United States
Overview The Design Engineer supports the engineering team by creating plans and designs followed by construction workers, architects, and manufacturers. These detailed technical drawings incorporate the input of engineers, project managers, and the customer. The Design Engineer translates ideas, rough sketches, and specifications into general production and installation drawings used in the fabrication and installation of company products and projects. They contribute to the preparation of design and bid documents, phasing drawings, as-built drawings, marketing support information, and construction sketches. They will be challenged with projects from different industries and will thrive in this environment by applying design principles, varied construction material types and properties, and manufacturing processes. This role profile is subject to change at any time.
Top 5 Role Responsibilities
Process Documentation (PFDs)
Perform job site observations and report deficiencies, non-conformance, safety issues, quality control issues, and opportunities for improvement to the senior-most project manager on an assigned project. Collaborate with engineers to solve design issues when they arise.
Comply with Risk Management Programs applicable to assigned projects including contracts, and any special owner or regulatory requirements. Identify areas of risk, investigate, and propose solutions.
Coordinate project leader or supervisor on special product projects, product development, and redesign projects as assigned. Apply and understand the design to develop products that conform to Keen quality standards and philosophy.
Provide cost estimates and bills of material for all non-configurable orders.
Initiate and manage RFQs and RFPNs; coordinate with suppliers; write purchase specifications for components and materials.
Provide support for the technical workers who contribute to the building of our structures and products. The individual directs efforts for Keen drafting, forecasting, and other technical activities relating to the project.
Prepare high-quality contract documents and specifications throughout the schematic, design, design development, and construction document phases.
Demonstrate experience in the implementation of concept design solutions through the architectural contract documents and construction administration phases.
Prepare engineering change documentation.
Research and analyze customer design proposals to evaluate feasibility, cost, or maintenance requirements.
Design Evolution Tracking
Analyze and incorporate building codes, by-laws, space and site requirements, and other technical documents to determine effect on architectural designs.
Analyze problems through data analysis, field returns, and experimentation to create more robust designs and reduce service incidence rates.
Critique designs for safety, manufacturability, failure modes, customer usage, and functionality.
Integrate new technology or environmentally friendly practices into existing processes.
Research, design, and evaluate equipment, systems, and processes to meet requirements.
Develop and obtain prototype parts for testing and pre-production activities.
Revit Modeling
Specialize in architectural, civil, electrical, or mechanical drafting and design plans, blueprints, and drawings to create schematics viewable or printable in BIM systems.
Develop complete and accurate electronic working plans, elevations, details, charts, and/or revisions from existing drawings and specifications.
Specify dimensions, materials, and procedures for new products.
Build layouts, elevations, sections, and field connections during the shop drawing process for structural and architectural projects.
Resolve discrepancies by collaborating with the CAD department, structural analysts, project managers, and engineers.
Develop and modify designs and drawings for mechanical components and subsystems, materials, or complete products using Revit and other software.
Design calculations for component sizing and constraint identification
Interpret design concepts to ensure safety, structural integrity, and quality. Demonstrate skill in sketching, rendering, concept presentation, and CAD.
Prepare layouts showing details for machinery and mechanical tools with dimensions and assembly requirements.
Collaborate on design team tasks such as RFIs and submittals on Procore.
Work closely with internal teams, architects, consultants, contractors, and field personnel to obtain technical details, optimize designs, and resolve issues.
Build teams to manage projects, resolve design issues, answer questions, solve production problems, and ensure final plans are accurate.
Communicate effectively with team, vendors, architects, engineers, general contractors, and field personnel to produce drawings; this collaboration may occur on the job site when needed.
Communicate directly with team to design, cost, and document special products.
Other Responsibilities
Provide basic support for all other departments as needed, along with other assigned duties.
Education And Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related science field such as Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering preferred. Combined experience and industry educational certifications to demonstrate competency considered.
Minimum 5+ years of experience.
Certification of completion in Professional Engineer License (P.Eng), Certified Professional Engineer (PE), Fundamentals of Engineering (FE), Engineer in Training (EIT), Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE), and/or Lean Qualifications or willing to obtain.
Working knowledge of basic computer programs like Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and online collaboration tools. Proficient in Autodesk/Plant Design Suite products like Revit and AutoCAD is desired, with knowledge of Inventor, Navisworks, etc., beneficial.
Travel up to 25% or as needed.
Physical Demands
Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.
Continuous vision and hearing requirements; twisting, talking, standing, dexterity, sitting, and handling as part of the role.
Ability to ascend/descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs; work in confined spaces and near loud equipment.
Ability to work in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, manholes, attics, and tunnels; respond quickly to sounds and move safely over uneven terrain.
Must wear personal protective gear most of the day; ability to work in cold/hot environments and on concrete floors.
Occasional walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, bending, and crouching; extended standing as needed.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.
Keen Project Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable.
Benefits and additional Company Information are located in the career section of our website: https://thinkdifferentthinkkeen.com/careers
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Top 5 Role Responsibilities
Process Documentation (PFDs)
Perform job site observations and report deficiencies, non-conformance, safety issues, quality control issues, and opportunities for improvement to the senior-most project manager on an assigned project. Collaborate with engineers to solve design issues when they arise.
Comply with Risk Management Programs applicable to assigned projects including contracts, and any special owner or regulatory requirements. Identify areas of risk, investigate, and propose solutions.
Coordinate project leader or supervisor on special product projects, product development, and redesign projects as assigned. Apply and understand the design to develop products that conform to Keen quality standards and philosophy.
Provide cost estimates and bills of material for all non-configurable orders.
Initiate and manage RFQs and RFPNs; coordinate with suppliers; write purchase specifications for components and materials.
Provide support for the technical workers who contribute to the building of our structures and products. The individual directs efforts for Keen drafting, forecasting, and other technical activities relating to the project.
Prepare high-quality contract documents and specifications throughout the schematic, design, design development, and construction document phases.
Demonstrate experience in the implementation of concept design solutions through the architectural contract documents and construction administration phases.
Prepare engineering change documentation.
Research and analyze customer design proposals to evaluate feasibility, cost, or maintenance requirements.
Design Evolution Tracking
Analyze and incorporate building codes, by-laws, space and site requirements, and other technical documents to determine effect on architectural designs.
Analyze problems through data analysis, field returns, and experimentation to create more robust designs and reduce service incidence rates.
Critique designs for safety, manufacturability, failure modes, customer usage, and functionality.
Integrate new technology or environmentally friendly practices into existing processes.
Research, design, and evaluate equipment, systems, and processes to meet requirements.
Develop and obtain prototype parts for testing and pre-production activities.
Revit Modeling
Specialize in architectural, civil, electrical, or mechanical drafting and design plans, blueprints, and drawings to create schematics viewable or printable in BIM systems.
Develop complete and accurate electronic working plans, elevations, details, charts, and/or revisions from existing drawings and specifications.
Specify dimensions, materials, and procedures for new products.
Build layouts, elevations, sections, and field connections during the shop drawing process for structural and architectural projects.
Resolve discrepancies by collaborating with the CAD department, structural analysts, project managers, and engineers.
Develop and modify designs and drawings for mechanical components and subsystems, materials, or complete products using Revit and other software.
Design calculations for component sizing and constraint identification
Interpret design concepts to ensure safety, structural integrity, and quality. Demonstrate skill in sketching, rendering, concept presentation, and CAD.
Prepare layouts showing details for machinery and mechanical tools with dimensions and assembly requirements.
Collaborate on design team tasks such as RFIs and submittals on Procore.
Work closely with internal teams, architects, consultants, contractors, and field personnel to obtain technical details, optimize designs, and resolve issues.
Build teams to manage projects, resolve design issues, answer questions, solve production problems, and ensure final plans are accurate.
Communicate effectively with team, vendors, architects, engineers, general contractors, and field personnel to produce drawings; this collaboration may occur on the job site when needed.
Communicate directly with team to design, cost, and document special products.
Other Responsibilities
Provide basic support for all other departments as needed, along with other assigned duties.
Education And Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related science field such as Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering preferred. Combined experience and industry educational certifications to demonstrate competency considered.
Minimum 5+ years of experience.
Certification of completion in Professional Engineer License (P.Eng), Certified Professional Engineer (PE), Fundamentals of Engineering (FE), Engineer in Training (EIT), Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE), and/or Lean Qualifications or willing to obtain.
Working knowledge of basic computer programs like Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and online collaboration tools. Proficient in Autodesk/Plant Design Suite products like Revit and AutoCAD is desired, with knowledge of Inventor, Navisworks, etc., beneficial.
Travel up to 25% or as needed.
Physical Demands
Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.
Continuous vision and hearing requirements; twisting, talking, standing, dexterity, sitting, and handling as part of the role.
Ability to ascend/descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs; work in confined spaces and near loud equipment.
Ability to work in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, manholes, attics, and tunnels; respond quickly to sounds and move safely over uneven terrain.
Must wear personal protective gear most of the day; ability to work in cold/hot environments and on concrete floors.
Occasional walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, bending, and crouching; extended standing as needed.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.
Keen Project Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable.
Benefits and additional Company Information are located in the career section of our website: https://thinkdifferentthinkkeen.com/careers
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