Design Engineer Lead

The work environment is usually in an office within a manufacturing facility with low to moderate noise level. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Here at Westfall Technik, we pride ourselves on being the fastest growing Plastic Injection Manufacturing Company in the USA and soon Globally. While many companies outsource their work, we believe in keeping our jobs in the US. We currently support over 1,500 employees across 15 facilities in the US, and we are still growing.

At our St. Paul MN site, we invest in our people. Our overall success is largely attributed to our employees' skills and talents, which have been impactful and essential to the growth of our business. Here, you'll get the opportunity to test your knowledge and skills and become a critical player within Westfall. We want you to view your time at Westfall as an investment in your future.

We are currently seeking a Design Engineer Lead with the following qualifications:

Professional Attributes

• Meet scheduled hours and dates of all jobs and tasks. Success will be measured by the goal of completing tasks ahead of schedule
• Communicate directly with customers to understand their needs and create mold designs that meet their requirements
• Design all types and sizes of molds and equipment for internal and external customers
• Provide guidance and support to Production departments on specific molds
• Provide on-going leadership and subject matter expertise to the Engineering team

Specific Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze project information provided by Program Managers
• Provide immediate feedback to PM on anything that does not fit scope criteria at any stage of the engineering process
• Provide DFM (design for manufacture) and ESI(Early Supplier Involvement) support for internal and external customers
• Responsible to deliver a mold design that leads to creation of a mold that is within the scope of the project
• Ensure projects are completed on-time and within budget of allotted engineer hours
• Ensure tooling guidelines are accurately adhered to, as dictated by both customers and Westfall
• Utilize software, design libraries & existing designs to reduce lead times for projects
• Schedule Preliminary / Process plan reviews w/ appropriate people
• Deliver complete design packages to Manufacturing on-time and accurately
• Assure that the quality of work is to the satisfaction of the internal customer (Tool Makers, Programming, Milling, Wire EDM cell, Molding) & Westfall Engineering Guidelines
• Delegate work to open designers as needed within the department to maximize output and reduce lead times. Coordinate with Engineering Manager as needed.
• First point of contact for ALL engineering related questions on designs you LEAD
• Create BOM's and perform data entry for the ERP system Epicor
• Create inspection reports and documentation
• Complete appropriate procedures and forms to fulfill ISO 13485 requirements
• Maintain inventory of spare components
• Use strong analytical skills and systems to create and improve Design processes and procedures
• Participate in weekly Design Engineering team meetings
• Perform other duties as requested by Management

Desired Skills and Experience

• Two- or four-year degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Design, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience designing injection molds
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and geometry skills required
• Organizational abilities a necessity
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
• Demonstrate ability to be team-oriented in actions and work
• 3D Solid Modeling experience required
• SolidWorks Experience a plus
• Proficiency in the ability to use Microsoft Suite Software, Excel, Word, PowerPoint or the ability to learn other software as needed
• Strong work ethic with an unwavering commitment to quality and professional results
• Proficiency in the ability to use Pro-E software, Excel, Word, PowerPoint or the ability to learn.

What You'll Love About Us:

• Salary: (Based on education and experience)
• 11 Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Pay
• 401K, Plus Employer Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Sponsored Life and AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and More...
• We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.