DESIGN ENGINEERS

Anderson Dahlen provides world-class specialty alloy fabrication and custom equipment manufacturing services. For more than 80 years, we have provided our customers with unparalleled craftsmanship and expertise across a wide range of projects in the food, pharmaceutical, industrial, and vacuum science markets. Located in Ramsey, MN, our team delivers end-to-end equipment fabrication and contract manufacturing with in-house precision fabrication, including cutting, forming, machining, welding, finishing, and complex assemblies. Anderson Dahlen is ISO 9001:2015 certified, as well as ASME, AWS, and PED compliant. Anderson Dahlen proudly joined the Gray family of companies in September 2020. Gray Inc. is a family-owned, fully integrated industrial design-builder based in Lexington, KY.

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

• Creates designs, specifications, models, bills of material, and manufacturing drawings along with a team of other engineers and drafters.
• Coordinates efforts with production to ensure that the design meets manufacturability capabilities, including tolerance stack-up and surface finish.
• Ensures that the intended product or structure will be safe, dependable, cost-effective, and meet regulatory requirements.
• Builds a prototype if needed, for testing and approval.
• Reviews customer models and drawings for missing or incorrect information required in producing the customer’s part through to completion.
• Creates solid models or updates models provided by the customer.
• Modifies existing designs or products to improve their performance or to integrate new technology.
• 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.
• Customer site visits, if needed, on projects that require on-site installation and technical support.
• Interacts with customers up front during the quotation phase to better understand the requirements.
• Works closely with the quality assurance team to define a quality/inspection plan and ensure that required quality standards are adhered to.
• 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.
• Provide optimum cooperation and complete information to the Project Manager to ensure on-time and accurate job completion.
• 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.
• 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.
• Keeps up to date with research and development as appropriate with changes in manufacturing technology including fabrication, welding, laser, finishing, and assembly.
• Maintains and portrays a high degree of professionalism both within and outside the organization, encouraging excellence through example. Keeps supervisor informed.
• Complies with Company and Department policies and procedures as applicable.
• Maintains a positive attitude and promotes a “team” approach throughout the Department.
• Ensures that a favorable Company image is presented to customers, and that all customer relationships are based on honesty and integrity.
• Other duties as assigned.