Design Engineer

Direct Hire Opportunity! Design Engineer Salary range: $75,000 to 85,000 Location: New Hope, MN ???The Design Engineer works within the framework of the Alpha Engineering Team as an expert in design concept development; bringing experienced production design perspective and excellent creative problem solving to the front end of the project development process, ensuring that every design concept is tailored to fit the precise needs of the customer as well as optimized to fit the company?s production capabilities. Key Qualifications: ???Design intelligence: mechanical intuition, creative problem solving, spatial reasoning, diligence in finding the best solution for each design challenge, attention to detail ???Flexible design skills: functional aesthetics, tolerance analysis, design for assembly/manufacturability, simple fixture design, design for rapid prototyping, design for high volume manufacturing, technology integration, mechanism design ???Excellent communication skills: both written and verbal, ability to clearly communicate design ideas, thrives in collaborative design efforts Description: ???Compiles a thorough understanding for the customer?s expectations by gathering and reviewing sales process documentation; sketches, renderings, design deck, customer provided drawings, product specifications, estimates, etc.? ???Coordinates with project management personnel, sales staff and customer representatives to further develop the design intent; addressing questions about finish, functionality, manufacturability and anything else that may not have been fully considered during the sales process ???Develops creative and effective build strategy ideas to best fit all project parameters including delivering on the customers vision, project lead time, production budget, manufacturability, product quality, etc.? ???Effectively employs an array of visual communication mediums (hand sketch, SketchUp, SolidWorks, Adobe Suite?) to efficiently convey design concepts as we work with the customer to define the design intent Develop a Strategic Design Solution? ???Considers a wide range of construction methodologies optimized to work with wood, metal and plastic materials in order to make well informed decisions while transitioning the initial design concept & build strategy into a fully vetted production design ???Utilizes an expert working knowledge of SolidWorks to produce drawing sets for customer design approval as well as generating CAD models to be used when developing production details after the approval process ???Works within the engineering team as a collaborative resource, effective at reviewing and continuously improving fixture designs as they flow through the full design & manufacturing process Education & Experience: The training necessary to be ready to take on this position? ???Ideally, 3+ years of design engineering experience in metal and wood product manufacturing; experience with retail clients preferred ???Degree in design (architectural, industrial, engineering?) or equivalent experience preferred ???Solid understanding of how products are built, their intended functions and the desired end result ???Strong work ethic, willing to learn new things, high positivity, and endless curiosity are highly encouraged personal traits for this position Additional Requirements: ???Advanced knowledge of 3D CAD modeling utilizing SolidWorks CAD Software ???Familiarity with supporting design software such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and SketchUp AppleOne is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.