Quantis Design Engineer

About Landscape Structures

Landscape Structures Inc. has been the leading manufacturer of commercial playground equipment in the world for more than 50 years. Our employee-owned company designs community and school playgrounds that encourage kids of all ages and abilities to learn persistence, leadership, competition, bravery, support, and empathy through play. Landscape Structures pushes the limits—of design, inclusion, and play—to help kids realize there is no limit to what they can do today and in the future.

For a better tomorrow, we play today.

The Quantis Design Engineer turns new play ideas into real, buildable playground products. This role designs and reviews new structures using 3D modeling software, then proves them out through engineering and building. The work moves from rough concepts to finalized detailed drawings and parts lists the manufacturing floor uses to accurately produce the designs. Every design has to look right, hold up to years of climbing, and run smoothly through our fabrication, weld and paint processes.

• Encourages creativity and innovation.
• Seeks new knowledge and solicits different perspectives.
• Works comfortably in situations without clear boundaries.
• Embraces change and promotes acceptance of change in others.

• Communicates the department vision, strategic direction and purpose.
• Rallies support behind the vision; inspires and motivates others to share the vision and works towards its achievement.
• Demonstrates an authentic dedication to their employees and the contributions each of them make.

• Sets high standards for individuals and teams and communicates their achievements.
• Leads by example – walks the talk during even difficult times. “Acts” each day congruent with what is “said” to be important.
• Generates trust by following through, keeping promises, and respecting individuals.

• Acts as a coach and facilitator to individuals and teams.
• Establishes positive working relationships throughout the organization.
• Sets clear expectations for individuals and groups; monitors as appropriate to meet business objectives.
• Develops strategies to influence others toward department and/or company goals.

• Engineer Quantis projects from concept through to shop drawings, applying design-for-manufacturability so each part is producible on LSI's floor.
• Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical parts and assemblies using CAD software.
• Complete project layouts, assemblies, and shop drawings; assign part numbers and create bills of material and installation sheets so manufacturing can run on time.
• Make sure designs meet all safety and product requirements - entanglements, sharp edges, fall heights, accessibility, and zoning.
• Use engineering knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials to finish designs; perform basic structural analysis when a part calls for it.
• Select and specify materials for a project using design criteria information
• Work with suppliers and manufacturing engineering so designs meet cost and manufacturability goals.
• Support planning and builds of Quantis assemblies; and troubleshoot technical issues as they come up.
• Facilitate product reviews and work across departments to resolve design questions.

• Acts with Safety in Mind:
  Follows workplace policies and proactively identifies and addresses potential risks.
• Focus on Quality:
  Applies care and attention to detail to produce reliable, accurate work and continuously strives to improve outcomes.
• Committed to Delivery:
  Meets commitments and deadlines while maintaining quality and efficiency.
• Positively Affects Morale:
  Contributes to a positive work environment through…