Design Engineer

The Design Engineer will be assigned design projects for product modifications and new products employing steel fabrication, weldments, diesel and gasoline engines, drive trains, hydraulics and electronic controls. Products range from small hand-fed tree care chippers and stump grinders to very large industrial chippers, horizontal and vertical mills, flails, and sawmill equipment.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Execute assigned design and development projects.
• Provide technical support to sales, production, service and operations to make and meet commitments
• Support manufacturing and updating prints to provide configuration control of product as it is built.
• Pursue individual goals and objectives and contribute to achievement of department goals and continuous improvement of department processes
• Maintain a record of system changes as required.
• Contribute to systems related troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Identify cost saving opportunities for the product or office.
• Support other groups and departments as needed

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

(KSA’s):

• Demonstrated ability to identify applicable design requirements for a given application or product
• Ability to work with a diverse group of employees, suppliers and customers
• Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Effectively establish understanding and communicate with individuals at multiple levels of the organization including shop floor and office
• Formal Problem-Solving training/skills
• Experience working with Solid Edge CAD software package is desirable
• Project management experience, interfacing with multiple projects
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft product suite
• Demonstrated ability to exhibit and model Alamo Group's Leadership
  
  Core Competencies:
• Communication: Ability to explain, advocate, and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner, and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally. The ability to develop internal and external networks and identify the issues that impact the work of the organization.
• Business Acumen: Understands and interprets business financials and metrics and utilizes latest business strategies. Focuses on outcomes and creates opportunities for success. Acquires and utilizes human, financial, material and information resources effectively.
• Results Driven: Ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through planning and the implementation and evaluation of business metrics, systems, policies, and program; stressing accountability and continuous improvement

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering preferred, will consider associates degree and/or previous work experience in lieu of formal education.
• 1 – 3 years of design engineering related experience, including internship and co-op experiences.

Morbark LLC located in Winn, Michigan is looking for a Design Engineer. Morbark LLC offers competitive compensation and a variety of benefits including:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k Plan with company match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Vacation and Sick time
• Paid Holidays

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled. Drug Free Workplace

Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affimative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).