Design Engineer

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.

• 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…