Anderson Dahlen
Description:
Gray’s Specialty Equipment segment offers a comprehensive range of expert services to design, manufacture, integrate, install, and maintain some of the most advanced systems on the market. The Specialty Equipment segment includes Anderson Dahlen, located in Ramsey, MN, and Waconia, MN. Anderson Dahlen delivers end-to-end equipment design-build and contract manufacturing, with precision fabrication – cutting, forming, machining, welding, finishing, and complex assemblies – backed by engineering, integration, and complete process solutions including skids and sanitary platforms tailored to customer applications. Anderson Dahlen is ISO 9001:2015 certified, as well as ASME, AWS, and PED compliant.
The wage range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, certifications, as well as other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $72-$125/annually.
Our comprehensive health plan options, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, provide our team members with the tools they need for treatment, preventative care, exams, and prescriptions. ADI’s life, disability, and supplemental insurance options provide peace of mind and support to rely on in challenging times. Our team members overseas are offered private health insurance, life insurance, and an employee assistance program (EAP).
Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are hiring a Design Engineer to support the design and development of fabricated components, equipment, and systems in a high-precision stainless steel manufacturing environment. The Design Engineer analyzes customer requirements, develops manufacturable designs, performs or supports engineering calculations, and partners with operations, sourcing, quality, project management, and customers to deliver safe, cost-effective, and high-quality solutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Creates designs, specifications, models, bills of material, and manufacturing drawings along with a team of other engineers and drafters.
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Coordinates efforts with production to ensure that the design meets manufacturability capabilities, including tolerance stack-up and surface finish.
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Ensures that the intended product or structure will be safe, dependable, cost-effective, and meet regulatory requirements.
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Builds a prototype if needed, for testing and approval.
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Reviews customer models and drawings for missing or incorrect information required in producing the customer’s part through to completion.
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Creates solid models or updates models provided by the customer.
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Modifies existing designs or products to improve their performance or to integrate new technology.
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Performs engineering calculations to size components and process equipment to meet performance requirements such as speed, torque, flow rate, stress, fatigue, pressure, vacuum, and other parameters.
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Customer site visits, if needed, on projects that require on-site installation and technical support.
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Interacts with customers up front during the quotation phase to better understand the requirements.
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Works closely with the quality assurance team to define a quality/inspection plan and ensure that required quality standards are adhered to.
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At the Senior Design Engineer level, leads complex design efforts, mentors other engineers and drafters, supports technical decision-making, and helps resolve design, manufacturability, quality, or customer requirement issues.
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Provide optimum cooperation and complete information to the Project Manager to ensure on-time and accurate job completion.
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Works closely with the Project Manager to develop a production plan entered into the Made2Manage ERP system, purchase necessary articles/buy outs in coordination with Purchasing, and provide guidance if needed during assembly of products.
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Works with production supervisors for Laser, Fabrication, and Machining and shop personnel to improve designs through effective communication/coordination and movement of parts and material.
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Keeps up to date with research and development as appropriate with changes in manufacturing technology including fabrication, welding, laser, finishing, and assembly.
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Maintains and portrays a high degree of professionalism both within and outside the organization, encouraging excellence through example. Keeps supervisor informed.
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Complies with Company and Department policies and procedures as applicable.
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Maintains a positive attitude and promotes a “team” approach throughout the Department.
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Ensures that a favorable Company image is presented to customers, and that all customer relationships are based on honesty and integrity.
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Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Machine Design, Process Design, or related field; experience level required will vary by hiring level.
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Associate degree in a relevant field, such as Mechanical Design, with significant related experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment may be considered.
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Design Engineer I: typically 0–3 years of related design engineering experience or equivalent internship/co-op experience.
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Design Engineer II: typically 3–5+ years of related design engineering experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or equipment design environment.
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Senior Design Engineer: typically 7+ years of progressive design engineering experience, including complex project ownership, technical leadership, customer interaction, and mentoring or guidance of others.
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Experience with product design, equipment design, manufacturing processes, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM); depth of experience will vary by level.
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3D CAD required (preferably SolidWorks).
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Knowledge of GD&T principles strongly preferred.
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Knowledge of ASME, FEA calculations preferred.
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Experience with FMEA, DVP&R, Quality Control, Site-Installation a plus.
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Project development and leadership skills are essential.
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Experience with customer interaction and working under time constraints a definite plus.
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Experience with software/controls engineering and system design principles a plus.
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Professional work experience reviewing and analyzing prototypes and product modifications preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The company fosters a manufacturing-type environment. This position will primarily involve operating a computer at a desk in an office environment.
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Lift/Carry-0-10 lbs.- Occasionally, 11-100 lbs.- Never
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Push/Pull-0-25 lbs.- Occasionally, 26-100 lbs.- Never
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Bend- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift
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Twist/Turn- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift
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Kneel/Squat- Not at all
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Sit- 67-100% during an 8-hour shift.
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Stand/Walk- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift
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Overhead Reaching- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift
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Ladder/Stair- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift
EEO DISCLAIMER
Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
Compensation details: 72000-125000 Yearly Salary
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