Product Design Engineer
Product Design Engineer
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11-06-2025
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JOB SUMMARY:
Hog Slat Inc.is seeking aProduct Design Engineerto work with our product engineering group to develop and source parts supplies and equipment for sale to its global customer base. Our Engineers are involved with all phases of bringing products to market including designing planning and overseeing the production of new designs. In addition the Product Design Engineer will assist other departments in sourcing and product improvement.
Hog Slat Inc. is the worlds largest provider of production solutions for todays poultry and hog producers. The engineering group works closely with our sales marketing purchasing manufacturing retail and distribution divisions to provide value-added solutions for our customers while contributing towards the Companys financial objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other functions may be assigned as business conditions change.
Hog Slat Inc.is seeking aProduct Design Engineerto work with our product engineering group to develop and source parts supplies and equipment for sale to its global customer base. Our Engineers are involved with all phases of bringing products to market including designing planning and overseeing the production of new designs. In addition the Product Design Engineer will assist other departments in sourcing and product improvement.
Hog Slat Inc. is the worlds largest provider of production solutions for todays poultry and hog producers. The engineering group works closely with our sales marketing purchasing manufacturing retail and distribution divisions to provide value-added solutions for our customers while contributing towards the Companys financial objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other functions may be assigned as business conditions change.
- Working with our experienced engineering staff invent design and develop products and equipment that can be manufactured in-house or produced by outside vendors/suppliers
- Source existing product from outside vendors and request modifications to meet unique Hog Slat functionality requirements
- Perform or oversee rigorous testing to insure functionality safety efficiency and durability. Diagnose problems and make design changes/adjustments when required
- Support in-house Purchasing with buying/vendor selection as needed
- Assist in upgrade of product literature to include text and artwork
- Create technical documents for in-house manufactured items about the proper assembly installation and operation of new equipment
SKILL/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
The ideal candidate will have the following experience/educational background:
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or Material Science field plus 5 years job experience (preferred)
- Thorough understanding of drafting standards and techniques using Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools such as AutoCAD Inventor etc. as well as a capability to visualize components features and assemblies in three-dimensional space
- Ability to communicate effectively with vendors customers and coworkers from a diverse number of technical and non-technical disciplines
- Excellent math skills especially in the areas of part dimensioning tolerances and statistical principals
- Understanding of industry standards such as NEMA and ASQC.
- Strong costing background; ability to translate product costs and rewards to overall company profitability
- Background in manufacturing processes and their capabilities
- A working knowledge of modern hog and/or poultry industries a plus but not required
- Proficiency in utilized common computer software used in business; Excel Word PowerPoint
- Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record for liability and insurance purposes (some travel required)
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
The most qualified candidate will have the following personal characteristics:
- Flexible
- Self-Directed and goal oriented
- Completes projects within a specified time period
- Able to motivate others
- Excellent organizational skills
- Spanish and Mandarin language skills a plus
Hog Slat Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color gendersexual orientation gender identity religion national origin age disability veteran status or any other reason prohibited under Federal State or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements.
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