At Wenger Corporation, our work is driven by M.U.S.I.C. (Motivation, Unity, Success, Innovation, and Customer Commitment) and united by purpose. With over 80 years of passion for performance, we enrich lives by enabling and inspiring great performances through world-class products and solutions for music education, performing arts, and athletic spaces. Across our family of brands, we are committed to our customers, to each other, and driven by the belief that great performances happen when great people work together.
At our San Antonio location, home of our Texas Scenic Company brand, we design, build, and deliver world-class theatrical stage systems with an unmatched commitment to quality, service, and collaboration. You’ll join a team where craftsmanship meets creativity, and innovation, expertise, and teamwork drive every project.
Wenger Corporation is seeking a Design Engineer to join our team! As a Design Engineer, you will contribute to Wenger Corporation’s strategy to provide an exceptional customer experience by facilitating new product development, product improvement, and cost reduction projects through project leadership, evaluation of customer requirements, concept development, and product design.
At a minimum, you’ll need:
It would be great if you also have:
SolidWorks experience
Proficiency with finite element analysis (FEA) software and stress calculations
Ability to conceptualize, formulate design possibilities and coordinate development by the project team under time and financial constraints
Commitment to effective project coordination, and evaluation, with recommendations for changes required to improve overall results
Music or theater background or interest
As a Design Engineer, a typical day might include:
Assumes key project role in developing detailed customer requirements and corresponding product functional requirements in collaboration with the Product Manager
Provides effective leadership to multifunctional project teams to help accomplish the goals of the project
Stimulates development of ideas for new products, product improvements and cost reductions
Conducts the engineering analysis with respect to strength calculations, design layout, fits and tolerances, and CAD modeling as required
Oversees accelerated product life cycle tests and evaluates field testing and potential misuse of products
Provides complete, documented product and engineering specifications, working closely with cross-functional teams
Provides support for new manufacturing processes on products of responsibility
Provides support for drafting and modelling by others in new product development.
Provides technical leadership for standard product customization efforts
Prepares recommendations for product changes that will improve sales potential or reduce cost
Provides technical writing support for manuals and instructions
Coordinates and executes with other departments product development tasks including:
Product design including necessary calculations (FEA)
Design Reviews of products
Design validation testing oversight
Design Failure Modes Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
Prototype development
Accelerated product life cycle tests (including environmental testing)
Design specification development – engineering specifications
Preproduction support
Field testing (beta sites)
Benefit offerings include:
Paid Time Off
9 Paid Holidays
Generous Profit Sharing
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Spending Accounts – HSA, FSA, DCFSA
Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
Company Paid Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Onsite Fitness Center
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Wenger Corporation's core purpose is to ENRICH LIVES BY ENABLING AND INSPIRING GREAT PERFORMANCES.
Put your passion to work in an exciting, rewarding industry that inspires great performances today!
Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
All Qualified Candidates are Encouraged to Apply
