Design Engineer III - Compliance Specialist

Who is Jtec

Locally owned and operated with large customer base across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Jtec is vertically integrated - our team does it all! From marketing and selling our product, on to R&D and production engineering teams.

Raw materials coming in are machined, welded, painted, assembled, and shipped out to our customers. All with help and assistance along the way from administration and support roles : safety, inventory, quality, production support, maintenance, human resources, and more.

We work to help each other improve, grow, and advance together .

What is Jtec

Jtec is at the forefront of new technology and growth, creating innovative solutions for an evolving material handling industry.

In 2010, Jtec's flagship product was born : the CarryMore Tugger Cart System . This impressive Mother / Daughter cart tandem design would make its own reputation by reducing costs for users and improving delivery times to the lines and safety in the workplace.

It continues today, in a continually evolving design, as the company's best-selling design. In 2016, Jtec's newest product line was introduced : CarryMatic Autonomous Materials Movement System , which is an electric powered system that allows for hands-free transport of materials working with AGV's and AMR's.

Jtec Industries has a robust product catalog with four lines, and we are known for our expertise in cart solutions. With a commitment to quality and innovation , Jtec Industries is a trusted partner for businesses seeking to optimize their material handling processes.

Employee Engagement Focused - Employees are more than a number to Jtec

• Quarterly employee engagement activities - usually involving favored foods such as our BBQ catered famous holiday luncheon , hamburger cookouts, Tremont Turkey Festival meal, and more.
• One-on-one discussions 2-3 times per year to gain insight on areas the company and employees can grow together .
• Teambuilding and friendly competition with bags / cornhole matches, giant jenga, etc..
• Rotating "Teamwork Task Force" Employee Engagement Committee to help generate ideas for company events and choose our Jtec Masters' Employee of the Month.
• And did we mention we like food?! Periodic Wellness Wednesday snacks and Fresh Cut Fruit Cup Fridays!

Competitive Pay and Benefits

• Regular benchmarking our positions and benefits to remain competitive.
• 401K Match : 100% company match of employee contributions up to 3% deferral, 50% company match of employee contributions between 3% and 5% deferral.
• Company provided life insurance for employees and dependents.
• Additional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness and accident insurances offered.
• Affordable health / dental / vision insurance.
• High-deductible health plan with the option of HSA (Health Savings Account) with company match program.
• Health and / or dependent care FSA (Flexible Spending Account).
• Comprehensive Wellness Program (company paid annual biometric screening, health challenges, webinars, and more).
• Start accruing paid time off from day one.
• Eight paid holidays annually : New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas day, and an additional Floating Holiday placed annually by management.

Summary / Objective

The Design Engineer III - Compliance Specialist designs, develops, and evaluates engineered solutions for our customers' material movement requirements as well as researches, designs, and develops complex original mechanisms.

Heavily focuses on standards compliance and equipment certifications, as they relate to the design and manufacturing of autonomous or electro-mechanical equipment.

Duties and responsibilities

• Focuses on designing complex projects, and develops cost-effective solutions to customer needs, along with making recommendations for potential new products or product lines / groups.
• Designs for manufacturability while understanding machine and material capabilities and utilizes that knowledge to design product for cost effective manufacturing.
• Designs products for compliance with industry and equipment standards and testing laboratory certifications.
• Reviews product designs for compliance with engineering principles, company and industry standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Reviews sourced component for compliance with industry, company, and equipment standards and certifications.
• Collaborates with and searches for suppliers, discusses design projects, and understands pricing structures of new product development.
• Works with Purchasing to assess new components and ensure that parts meet functional specification and cost parameters.
• Has a general understanding of electrical and fluid (hydraulic and pneumatic) systems and their integration with mechanical designs.
• Improves upon and generates new tools to increase Engineering team efficiency.
• Collaborates with the sales team to develop conceptual design prints and renderings.
• Utilizes Creo software to produce 3D models and prints.
• Utilizes advanced analytical tools to develop and validate designs.
• Processes and publishes shop prints, design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Provides production support to the Operations department.
• Provides guidance and technical assistance to design staff.
• Completes other jobs or duties as directed by the R&D Engineering Manager

Qualifications

• Education and Experience
• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate).
• Bachelor's degree or greater in mechanical or similar engineering, with 5+ years engineering experience
• Associates degree in engineering or related field, with 7+ years engineering experience
• In-depth knowledge of autonomous products and standards.
• Has a proven history of successful complex design projects.
• Ability to collaborate with all engineering groups and drive new products towards standard configurations.
• Expert knowledge of product design processes and how to achieve critical project milestones.
• Proficient in evaluating project success and effectiveness, and recommending subsequent actions.
• Experience with NRTL product certification preferred.
• Professional Certification
• None required
• Technology
• Windows PC proficiency
• Microsoft Office Suite
• PTC Creo Parametric / ProEngineer
• Knowledge
• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools.
• Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Skills
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving.
• Proficient in engineering documentation and process creation, including functional specifications, standard work, and product user manuals.
• Abilities
• Ability to collaborate with all engineering groups and drive new products towards standard configurations
• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range.
• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.

g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

• Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted
• Other Attributes
• Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.
• Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and address problems and challenges without constant oversight.
• Analytical Thinking - Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

Working conditions

• Sounds, Noise - Job requires occasional exposure to noises that may be distracting or uncomfortable
• Contact With Others - Job requires daily, frequent contact with others. Face-to-face, phone, and email
• Telephone - frequent telephone use
• Freedom to Make Decisions - Job offers decision making freedom as directed by the Manager
• Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment : Job requires occasional use of required personal protective equipment
• Working with a Team - job requires frequent team collaboration
• Onsite Position - must be present at location for analysis and testing of designs and prototypes

Physical requirements

• Must be able to move about the assigned area
• Job involves working from a seated position for long periods
• Must be able to position self to inspect products and equipment at ground level
• Must be able to move products or equipment weighing up to or above 10lbs
• Must be able to work in safety sensitive role, fit for duty and free of any adverse effects of drugs or alcohol, including prescribed or over the counter drugs or other substances which may alter job performance during working times (e.

g., drowsiness, impaired reflexes or reaction time, lack of concentration, etc.).

Direct reports

None

Equal Opportunity Employer Jtec is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, genetic information, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, or any other protected category.