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*JOB SUMMARY* The Staff Engineering Designer will develop creative and technically superior engineering design solutions appropriate to each project assigned. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Design (40%)

• Delivers engineering design excellence
• Develops design concepts for parts and assemblies
• Creates detailed CAD models of parts and assemblies
• Develops product documentation that supports high quality production
• Employs DFM, DFA and DFQ

2. Research (15%)

• Participates in project research and brainstorming teams
• Attends and participates in meetings with clients
• Objectively observes and understands user research inputs
• Participates in usability tests in order to discover design requirements and validate design concepts
• Participates in observational research as needed to uncover unmet needs

3. Continuous Improvement (15%)

• Develops expertise in advanced CAD skills
• Stays abreast of new and evolving technologies as assigned
• Proposes process changes to improve quality, cost and schedule

4. Quality (10%)

• Delivers flawless deliverables to client
• Manages deliverables and timing for self
• Delivers products that meets Kaleidoscopes standards and when appropriate, international standards and regulations

5. Performance Management (10%)

• Checks own work and that of peers, as requested
• Excellent team member and collaborator

6. Project Management (10%)

• Participates in management of scope, schedule and cost

QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience

• Knowledge and skills at a level normally acquired through the completion of a Associates Degree in Engineering Technology, Design, Drafting or related fields
• 10+ years of professional experience in design, drafting and product development

Licenses/Credentials/Certifications

• N/A

Skills/Specialized Knowledge/Abilities

Good problem solving skills

Expert knowledge of SolidWorks 3D CAD

Intermediate or better experience with Pro Engineer or NX 3D CAD

Intermediate knowledge in geometric tolerance analysis

Proficient in documentation, dimensioning and specification writing

Intermediate skills in model shop processes and equipment

Intermediate skills in manufacturing processes and tooling requirements

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications: (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Detailed oriented work style and service

Intermediate ability to work and think in a methodical and logical way

Intermediate ability to prioritize and complete tasks in order to deliver desired outcomes within allotted time frames

Intermediate ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients

Willingness to take direction from others and to accept constructive feedback while being adaptable and flexible

Demonstrated ability to write and prepare documents/reports/correspondence/proposals in a concise, logical, grammatically appropriate format

Good communication skills that demonstrate a professional demeanor

Ability to effectively communicate to employees/clients via phone, computer or in person

Excellent listener

Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

Ability to stay focused and committed to a tas