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Summary:
The Industrial Air Filtration (IAF) division is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Design Engineer to contribute to the refinement, development, and support of product development and enhancement. This role will be involved in a variety of projects, requiring the ability to delve into technical information, draw conclusions, and define next steps. The Design Engineer will leverage their design expertise to create innovative dust collection system solutions while collaborating closely with engineering teams to ensure designs meet market needs and adhere to IAF standards.
Responsibilities:
- Support development and testing of Industrial Air Filtration products and enhancements, supporting IAF New Product Development and IAF Current Product Engineering.
- Generate detailed 3D CAD assemblies and 2D manufacturing drawings for standardized dust collection equipment components, utilizing SolidWorks.
- Leverage internal and external expertise and technologies to support development and testing needs.
- Manage the scope of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to improve product quality and implement design modifications.
- Develop innovative design ideas through conceptualization and prototyping and conduct thorough design reviews to ensure compliance with IAF standards and project requirements.
- Utilize feedback to drive enhancements on existing and future IAF designs for quality and cost-effectiveness.




- Create presentations and/or technical reports to convey project status, test results, findings, and recommendations to various audiences.
- Create clear and concise technical drawings for efficient manufacturing across multiple facilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field OR Associate degree in Mechanical Design or related field with equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of engineering or related experience with general knowledge of filtration principles and/or local exhaust ventilation systems OR 3+ years of CAD design experience.
- Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, including sheet metal expertise.
- Strong PDM software competency (Teamcenter preferred).
- Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- English Proficiency Advanced
Preferred Qualifications:
- Technical certificate (CSWE/CSWP) preferred.
- Experience with NX, DriveWorks, or Solid Edge.
- Demonstrated experience in sheet metal fabrication and manufacturing processes.
- Basic understanding of electrical fundamentals.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven problem-solving and project management abilities.
- Self-driven and motivated with a strong sense of initiative and ownership.
- Ability to maneuver through and manage multiple projects ranging in size/scope.
- Thrives in a collaborative team environment.
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