Design Engineer I - (Ottawa, IL)

Essential Position duties and Responsibilities Coordinate the development of layouts and design and/or modification in existing products, and info required for production use. Use engineering tools to analyze designs to meet requirements for strength, noise, functionality, ergonomics, safety and quality. Communicate and coordinate with suppliers where engineering input is required to develop specifications for products and/or components. Develop project plans with input from engineering, marketing and production. Work with production, manufacturing engineering, lab supervision, marketing, service, and engineering personnel during the implementation of a project. Prepare and review complete engineering change packages, including BOM investigations per departmental procedures for completeness and accuracy. Use departmental CAD system and office software, to company standards and procedures, at or above a level needed to perform typical duties. (AutoCAD/Pro-E) Participate in the cost reduction process as needed.