Product Designer, Mechanical, Marathon Equipment

Environmental Solutions Group encompasses industry-leading brands — Heil Environmental, Marathon, Bayne, The Curotto-Can and 3rdEye – One Vision — to create a premier, fully integrated equipment group serving the solid waste and recycling industry. Through extensive voice-of-customer outreach, in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities, a wide-reaching service network, and proven industry expertise, Environmental Solutions Group is focused on solving customer problems through environmentally responsible products and providing world-class support.  For more information, visit www.doveresg.com.

ESG is a Dover Corporation operating company. Dover’s commitment to operational and technical excellence makes it the world leader in the Energy, Engineered Systems, Fluids, and Refrigeration & Food Equipment markets. Dover is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under DOV. Learn more at www.dovercorporation.com.

Operating Company: Environmental Solutions Group - Marathon Equipment

Location: Vernon, AL

Reports to: Sustaining Engineering Manager

Department: Engineering

POSITION SUMMARY:

Design structural systems for waste handling, recycling, and waste-to-energy equipment and systems. Perform sustaining activities to maintain and improve existing designs. Perform development activities to design new equipment and systems. Work with suppliers to determine component selections. Develop and maintain structural drawings and bill of materials. Assist service and production with resolving structural issues. Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform job functions and is expected to work with minimal direction.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Design and detail structural components and assemblies to meet customer expectations.
• Create shop design packages that include bills of material, part drawings, and assembly drawings required for production.
• Upgrade existing designs to meet current requirements, improving reliability, and reducing cost when possible.
• Cascade system level customer requirements to structural specifications and requirements.
• Coordinate and conduct design verification testing at component, subsystem, and system level.
• Assist in the development of project plans, timelines, deliverables, and quality plans.
• Provide technical assistance to internal and external customers, distributors, and salespersons.
• Review product service manuals and product specifications to ensure accuracy, as necessary.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Requires an Associate Degree in Drafting and Design.
• Minimum two years related experience; five years highly preferred.
• Prefer two years of experience using Pro-E, SolidWorks, or another 3D CAD system.
• Working knowledge of mechanical engineering practices, standards/specs, computers, engineering software, planning, communication, presentation, facilitation, and analytical skills.
• Must have outstanding interpersonal, communication and leadership skills along with demonstrated ability to work in a diverse team environment throughout all levels of the organization.
• Candidate should be results oriented with good project management, organizational, prioritization, and team-based skills.
• Continuous Improvement focus.
• Listening and conflict management skills are also important.
• Good organizational skills and problem solving abilities are necessary.

DOVER COMPETENCIES:

Results Driven

Strategic Mindset

Winning the Right Way

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ethics and Work Standards: Maintain the highest ethical and work standards, while promoting the same attributes in co-workers and others.  Ensure that all business activities – with both internal and external customers – to be performed with a professional demeanor and that all participants be held accountable to this high standard.

Communication:  Expresses thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing, using good grammar. Presents concise, well organized reports in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.  Listens to understand input, feedback and concerns.  Provides complete information in an open, honest and straightforward manner.  Responds promptly and positively to questions and requests.

Teamwork and Relationships:  Works with other employees willingly and in a spirit of cooperation and teamwork.  Supports cooperation.  Demonstrates a commitment to the entire business and is supportive of all initiatives (company and departmental) to help grow Environmental Solutions Group business in the United States and abroad.  Cooperates fully with others to achieve organizational goals. Is tactful, courteous, and considerate.  Embraces a positive outlook.  Is respected and trusted by others.

Continual Improvement and Problem Resolution: Identifies and communicates suggestions for work improvements.  Uses technical and analytical abilities to assure existing work practices are the most efficient and cost effective possible. Performs root-cause analysis and implements viable, permanent solutions to problems.  Works with both internal and external customers to develop solutions which meet company-wide needs and objectives.  Applies a sense of urgency to resolve problems or creates opportunities that will increase productivity and create value.  Shares best practices with other employees across the business.

Accountability:  Accepts responsibility and accessibility for both the strategic planning and the successful implementation of all projects, programs, and duties as outlined in this job description. Advises supervisor of concerns, problems and progress of work in a timely manner.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

This position may be located in: Americas : United States : Alabama : Vernon

Sub Division : Marathon-Vernon

Job Requisition ID : 29830