Design Engineer Job

Overview

Who We Are:

As part of the Snap-on Tools team, you'll be joining an extraordinary company that has been the industry standard for over 100 years! People know Snap-on for the quality of our products, but we know that it is the passion and character of our people that make our company a global leader. With our diverse talents and deep pride in the Snap-on family of brands, we drive innovation and create value. We work hard together. We grow together. We are one Snap-on team.

Working With Snap-on has Benefits!!

Company-paid benefits include:

• Paid time off, vacation and paid holidays.


• Market competitive compensation.


• Retirement programs including 401(k) Plan with matching employer contributions.


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan - annual optional enrollment period.


• Basic dental, Basic life, Basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage.


• Short term and long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program.


• Business travel accident insurance.


• Other health education programs, including smoking cessation, annual wellness screening and seasonal flu shot.


• Bonus, incentives depending on position and level.


• Base pay progression through lateral & promotional development on both managerial and technical career paths.


• Tuition Assistance Plan.

Snap-on is rooted in the dignity of work. From our founding 100 years ago, we have been dedicated to this timeless principle. We celebrate this work and we celebrate our customers, the makers and the fixers, who perform day in and day out to move the world forward.

Snap-on continually strives to be an employer of choice and offers a Great Place to Work.

Responsibilities

Position Summary: Responsible for assisting in completing product designs and development for mechanical projects related to Snap-on's business interests and customers. Will apply new product development activities to new product concept and product improvement projects with emphasis on manufacturability, customer satisfaction, project time-frame, and potential profitability of designs. Responsible for assisting in the development of the next generation products to exceed customer expectations.

Key Tasks:

• Coordinate and complete basic product development projects. Carry out ideas to enhance product and/or process performance in a timely manner.


• Execute new product opportunities by using analytical and experimental techniques.


• Exhibit learned technical techniques and judgement to achieve task completion.


• Demonstrate skills and adopt technical background to reach relevant conclusions to meet customer needs and opportunities.


• Enhance technical knowledge by further formal or informal education.


• Develop interpersonal and communication skills.


• Prepare technical reports and project documentation including conclusions and recommendations for future work.


• Assist in designing and performing laboratory experiments to prove out concepts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Science


• 0-6 years of related technical experience


• Able to carry out routine product tasks and/or process enhancements using basic theory, engineering principles, investigative techniques, analysis, and judgement.


• Experience with vehicle repair preferred.


• Reasonable proficiency in Computer Aided Design Software (preferably CATIA)


• The individual has demonstrated abilities to provide effective solutions to technical problems.


• The following competencies:
  
  
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    • technical problem solving
    
    
    • project management skills
    
    
    • engineering analysis
    
    
    • innovation


• The following individual characteristics:
  
  
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    • strong technical skills
    
    
    • detail oriented
    
    
    • integrity and objectivity
    
    
    • good communication skills
    
    
    • flexibility and adaptability