Cannon equipment`s headquarters are conveniently located just southeast of the metro area, near the picturesque landscape of the cannon riverWe have become one of the area’s largest employers – and we’re still growing! in 2014, cannon equipment was acquired by marmon holdings, a division of the berkshire hathaway companyMarmon is a global, diversified organization of manufacturing and service businesses that vary in geography and culture—with operations in big cities and small towns across the globe—and in their products, services, and markets.
This partnership provides extensive value to our customersMarmon’s strong financial position and access to capital enables our business to grow strategically via innovation, internal investment, and acquisition while experiencing the service and agility of a small business.
Opportunity to make an impact
This role provides an opportunity to create new designs to help our customers move their business forwardWe are moving our technologies into the future through innovative and creative designs.
We have a new and exciting opportunity on our new product development team for a motivated, flexible and experienced individual to develop innovative and marketable solutions for customers.
Location: cannon falls, mn (onsite and/or remote)
Essential duties & responsibilities:
Lead engineering efforts on assigned projects including ownership of design, prototyping, testing, bom, manufacturing plan and patent evaluations.
Take ideas from concept to completion determining appropriate process methods, based on product requirements and recommend materials.
Research and analyze data to determine feasibility of design and validates that it meets design intent as well as performance specifications.
Provide design and product analysis to meet customers specifications, emphasizing design for manufacturability.
Function as a highly valued team player who works with cross functional teams to specify design parameters and finished product goals.
Prepare 3d models and detailed engineering drawings of complicated components and assemblies.
Present complex conceptual ideas and solutions to internal and external teams.
Establish performance standards and develops tests to ensure solutions meet functional and design criteria.
Work with internal and external partners to develop prototypes.
Schedule, delegate, document and run team meetings.
Keep leadership apprised of work and ongoing issues.
Test prototypes, finalize designs and document, identify and correct any weaknesses in products.
Maintain expenses within project budgets and costs to meet financial targets at scale.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field preferred
5+ years of experience in mechanical design or a related areaExperience developing material handling solutions is a plus.
High proficiency in 2d and 3d design software, geometric dimensioning, and part tolerancesExperience with autodesk inventor is a plus.
Experience with administrating and executing project-related testing and documentation such as: fea, dfmea, pfmea and dvp&r
Working knowledge and experience with electrical, pneumatic components, system controls, fabrication and metal forming for manufacturability.
Experience with robotics and automation a plus
Additional abilities:
Strong team player, creative, & results driven.
CreativeEnjoys turning product ideas into reality.
Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to convey complex technical issues in an easy-to-understand format.
Proven problem solving, project management, communication, mathematical analysis and creative solutions skills.
Experience working with and coordinating vendors.
Strong communication skills both oral and writtenCommunicates with people on all levels in a multitude of organizations.
Cannon equipment
A member of the marmon group and berkshire hathaway company
An equal opportunities employer - minorities, women, veterans, disabilities
Vevraa federal contractor
