Location: Auburn Hills, MI
Company: Dover
goods, packaging, aerospace, and nuclear sectors. Built on a legacy of over 100 years, DESTACO offers a comprehensive portfolio of products to engineer precise movement, placement and control solutions that drive productivity and uptime for manufacturers around the world.
The DESTACO family of products consists of industry-leading brands such as DESTACO Manual and Power Clamps, Camco and Ferguson Indexers, Robohand Grippers and CRL Manipulators and Transfer Ports. DESTACO is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and operates globally through ~800 employees across 13 locations. Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues of $7 billion. The company delivers innovative equipment
and components, specialty systems, and support services through four major operating segments: Energy, Engineered Systems, Fluids, and Refrigeration & Food Equipment.
Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under “DOV. ” Position Summary: The New Product Development Engineer, Clamping Technology for Destaco is responsible for designing new products, improving existing products, and customizing products to meet specific customer needs. Products range consists of manual clamps with potential pneumatic and electrical applications. He/she will conduct new product concepting, design and development of identified Clamping Technology product extensions
and enhancements using various engineering processes.
He/she will control the scope, schedule, and budget for identified projects, and identify and control risks. He/she will be responsible for completing all aspects of product design, development, and modification for products including research and design, creation of drawings and models, testing, documenting, reporting and support. He/she will work within and communicate across various functional teams within Destaco that will enable the successful development, launch, and support of products. The New Product Development Engineer, Clamping Technology reports to the Global Product Manager, Clamping Technology.
The position is located in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Travel up to 15% domestically and internationally is required. The position requires the ability to work and communicate globally with diverse Sales, Applications Engineering, Customer Service, and Marketing teams worldwide. Key Job Responsibilities included but not limited to: Leads new product concepting, development, and design using Voice of the Customer (VOC), and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP). Designs and develops identified Clamping Technology product extensions and enhancements, specifically manual clamps and pneumatic or electric clamp applications.
Researches, collects and reports information on the ability and capacity of products and competing equipment (competitive analysis). Controls scope, schedule, budget, risks and communication on identified projects. Creates 3D assembly models, manufacturing drawings, and bills of materials, and generates CAD files, catalog artwork, text and specifications. Assist with trade shows demos. Provides equipment functionality and capability reports to the sales force, and acts as technical liaison to the sales team. Coordinates with Applications Engineering in resolving quality and production issues.
Provides technical support to customers, inside/outside sales, and customer service. May evaluate products, parts, or processes for cost efficiency and reliability. Participate in regular Business Development reviews and reports. Coordinate, assign project tasks and follow up with internal and external resources per the product development checklists. May lead and direct the work of others. Leadership Competencies aligned with Dover and executed in Destaco with appropriate expectations for the job level: Global Strategic Mindset: Has strategic vision, possesses long term focus, creates breakthrough strategies to alter competitive dynamics in the market and establishes a series of competitive advantages yielding profitability that exceeds expectations of the organization.
Customer Value and Market Focus : Knows and understands the global market and global manufacturing best practices. Ensures superior value delivered to customers/markets. Results-Driven: Produces results that meet or exceed Dover standards of performance. Job Requirements: Experience: Requires 4-8 years of experience in the field or related area with design and analysis of kinematic and pneumatic systems.
Experience in manufacturing processes and automated assembly operations or equivalent a plus. Requires working knowledge of Solidworks design software both 2-D and 3-D (or equivalent) and geometric dimensioning and part tolerancing. Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the engineering field such as: APQP, FMEA, FEA, R&M, and 8D problem solving. Experience with administrating and executing project-related testing and documentation such as: Product Specification, FEA, DFMEA, DVP&R, DFM, Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Product Run Trials, etc.
Knowledge of VA/VE for existing products a plus. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Creative mindset, innovative focus, ability to envision new ideas into practical application. High energy, strong interpersonal skills, prefers to work in team environment. Analytical thinker, ability to make decisions and problem solve in a timely manner. Understand and willing to change with the needs of the customer and markets. Good communicator including facilitation, verbal, and written skills, including English language. Ability to work in virtual teams maintaining a high level of communication and interaction.
Ability to lead and direct the work of others. Experience working cross-culturally a plus Education and Certification Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or related engineering field required. Master’s degree a plus. Travel Requirements: Ability to travel 15% of the time including domestic and international. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law
Engineering jobs encompass a vast array of specialized roles within the field of engineering, aimed at designing, developing, and maintaining various technological systems and structures. These roles typically require a strong foundation in mathematics and science, and they span across numerous sectors such as civil, mechanical, electrical, and software engineering, among others. The key features of engineering careers include problem-solving, innovation, and the application of practical knowledge to create solutions that can improve people's lives, enhance business operations, or even address global challenges. Engineers often work in teams, collaborate with other professionals, and are at the forefront of technological advancement.
Engineering jobs encompass a broad range of professions that involve the application of science and mathematics to solve problems and design, construct, and maintain structures, devices, and systems. These jobs are characterized by creativity, analytical skills, and the pursuit of technological innovation. Engineers can specialize in various fields, such as civil, mechanical, electrical, software, or biomedical engineering, each with its distinctive focus and techniques. A hallmark of engineering roles is their impact on shaping our built environment and the way we interact with technology, making them crucial for the advancement and sustainability of modern societies.
Engineering jobs encompass a vast array of specialized roles within the field of engineering, aimed at designing, developing, and maintaining various technological systems and structures. These roles typically require a strong foundation in mathematics and science, and they span across numerous sectors such as civil, mechanical, electrical, and software engineering, among others. The key features of engineering careers include problem-solving, innovation, and the application of practical knowledge to create solutions that can improve people's lives, enhance business operations, or even address global challenges. Engineers often work in teams, collaborate with other professionals, and are at the forefront of technological advancement.
Engineering jobs encompass a broad range of professions that involve the application of science and mathematics to solve problems and design, construct, and maintain structures, devices, and systems. These jobs are characterized by creativity, analytical skills, and the pursuit of technological innovation. Engineers can specialize in various fields, such as civil, mechanical, electrical, software, or biomedical engineering, each with its distinctive focus and techniques. A hallmark of engineering roles is their impact on shaping our built environment and the way we interact with technology, making them crucial for the advancement and sustainability of modern societies.
