Design Engineer

Balco, a manufacturer of architectural building products, is growing! We are expanding our team with people who enjoy a fast-paced, teamwork environment and are passionate about working together to meet or exceed customers' requirements. The Balco Engineering team focuses on Architectural Expansion Joints, Moats and Portals, Fire Barriers, Stair Nosings, Mats and Grids, Trenches, and Photoluminescent products to provide high-quality building solutions.

As a member of a fast-paced multi-disciplinary team, the Design Engineer will provide creative and diverse engineering solutions to a variety of engineering problems including seismic activities, building fire and smoke, and egress. We will work together to design, analyze, and prototype new design concepts to provide life-safety products for our customers. This position will have the opportunity to collaborate and engineer solutions to improve our Architectural Expansion Joint and Fire Barrier product lines.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute research, design and development projects in accordance with project specifications, timeline, and cost targets

Model products using Solidworks; create assemblies, part drawings, inspection criteria, and other drawings as required

Perform finite element analysis (FEA) and/or computational fluid dynamics (CFD) using Solidworks Simulation

Interface with customers; providing technical support, project support, and custom solutions

Interface with outside vendors; selecting and specifying components, providing technical support, and validating quality

Design, build, and perform in-house testing mock-ups to validate designs

Coordinate and oversee design validation testing with third-party laboratories, including travel when necessary

Apply Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles by collaborating with production personnel and suppliers to optimize product designs

Lead product design review meetings, presenting to Balco management and project team members

Create Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), part specifications, provide technical data, installation instructions, and other information/documents as necessary to implement new products and design changes

Provide training to Balco personnel, reps, and customers on new product design and function

Provide technical support, recommendations, and custom solutions to Balco personnel, reps, and customers

Support Balco product showcases through engineering mock-ups, presentations, product demonstrations, and technical expertise

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Foster team-work by interacting with team members and other departments in a positive, solution-oriented manner.

Assist the manufacturing facilities as needed in implementing and/or improving manufacturing techniques and safety

Assist the quality department in establishing and maintaining quality standards and troubleshooting product failure claims

Research new technologies, emerging construction materials and methods, competitors and potential suppliers

Be familiar with local education facilities, testing facilities, machine shops and equipment suppliers

Travel to test labs and/or job sites to support Balco’s interest as required (~10%)

COMPANY WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES

Support and follow Balco, Inc.'s Quality Policy

Follow all applicable Procedures and Work Instructions

Initiate preventative and corrective actions for problems with product or processes

Demonstrate company values

Follow all safety rules and regulations as directed by Balco

Any other assignments, duties or responsibilities as directed by the Supervisor or Executive Management

QUALIFICATIONS

BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent field

Architectural/Construction industry experience is a plus

Proficient in MS Office Suite

Proficient in Solidworks or similar modeling software

Proficient in Solidworks Simulation or similar FEA software

Strong work ethic; self-starter, motivated to set and achieve goals

Ability to innovate and develop creative solutions to problems

Ability to manage multiple projects on time and within budget

Ability to present technical information to management, Balco personnel, and customers

Desire to communicate with, collaborate with and be a subject matter expert (SME) to the customer

Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

BENEFITS

Competitive salary $65,000-$75,000 with an annual pay increase

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

401(k) with company match on 6%

Paid time off, including holidays and vacation.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for long-term wealth building.

Annual Performance Bonus Program

Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

HSA Contributions

EAP Program

Referral Bonus

Flexible schedule: Work a 40-hour week with a Monday-Thursday schedule of 9 hours per day and a 4-hour Friday.

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