Continuous Improvement Design Engineer

Continuous Improvement Design Engineer

Under general supervision of the Senior Engineering Manager, the Continuous Improvement Design Engineer is responsible for design efforts from inception through production in new product & continuous improvement designs.

This position will focus on material handling equipment for the aggregate industry such as tracked conveyors, hopper feeders and telescopic stackers.

The successful candidate will work in collaboration with other engineers, cross-functional teams not limited to sales, manufacturing, purchasing, and service. They will develop conceptual and final design solutions, manage and coordinate project activities, support existing product offerings, and perform testing or analysis of new and existing products to further Astec’s product line development goals.

• Quality Improvement Team (QIT) projects using D8 process
• Lead cost reduction efforts to add equipment value for our customers
• Equipment product improvements
• Engineered to order job assignments
• Assist Service with product support technical issues
• Aid procurement with supply chain issues
• Implement Safety evaluations and improvements to the product line
• Create, check, and maintain thorough engineering specifications and drawings
• Manage engineering changes per establish company procedures

Since 1985, Telestack has transformed from a small engineering firm into a global leader in mobile bulk material handling solutions by successfully exploring gaps in the market and offering bespoke engineered solutions to meet the needs of their customers. The respected company have built a leading portfolio of mobile bulk material handling equipment and now offer the widest range of mobile conveyors in the international marketplace.

Offering Ship loaders, Ship Unloaders, Hopper Feeders, Truck Unloaders, Bulk Reception Feeders, Stockpiling Conveyors, Link Conveyors and Telescopic Stackers, Telestack have thousands of custom-designed global installations in a range of applications.

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Agriculture, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in equipment design and manufacturing (mechanical, structural, hydraulic and electrical/control system design).
• Proficient with personal computing, Microsoft Office Suite, 3-D CAD software applications (Solid Works preferred) and ERP systems (Oracle preferred).
• Ability to read, interpret and create engineering drawings and standards.
• Understanding of manufacturing practices including cutting, forming and welding of metals.
• Good organization and time-management skills.

• Experience in the design of complete Tracked plant from concept through to production.
• Experience in the use of FEA.
• Knowledge and experience designing and troubleshooting hydraulic systems.
• Working knowledge of a PDM/PLM package.
• Understanding of engine, drivetrain, hydraulic and electrical components and systems related to mobile equipment.

• Design Engineering