Design Engineer

Kress Corporation is the industry leader in specialty transport carrier manufacturing, with equipment operating worldwide in demanding sectors like metals and material handling.

Every Kress carrier is designed with heavy-duty construction, high load capacity, and maneuverability to deliver exceptional durability and efficiency. Our commitment to quality and innovation drives us to develop machines that meet specific application needs and provide enhanced lifecycle value.

Join us and be part of a dynamic, talented team dedicated to building world-class machinery that shapes industries around the globe!

Design Engineer

Kress is looking for a full time Design Engineer to join our team in the development of specialized industrial equipment for steel, construction, and mining industries.

The Design Engineer will provide coordination and complete simple to moderately complex design projects to satisfy customers and / or engineering orders. Provide technical information and assistance for colleagues and other departments.

Responsibilities -

• Receive written or verbal assignments from management or designated Project Engineering
• Manager for development of new products or expansion of current product line and prepare technical objectives and specifications
• Review instructions and information received and perform necessary design and development studies to determine best approach to the design
• Make basic layouts and designs for the project and refer to Designers and Detailers for completion
• Follow Engineering guidelines and standards to complete new designs
• Utilize existing common components and groups on projects where possible to reduce amount of new content; reduce cost and risk on projects
• Make calculations to determine soundness and safety of design
• Select proper materials, heat treatment, and surface treatment of components as necessary
• Select vendor components as required for the design
• Keep management informed of progress of projects and problems encountered, initiate design reviews and make changes where necessary
• Maintain and create permanent record of projects including design calculations, vendor information, performance evaluations and other documentation of the project
• Assist in software preparation and documentation
• Perform all duties of a senior designer or designer as necessary

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To be considered, candidates must have authorization to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Kress Corporation does not sponsor employment visas for this position.