Design Engineer (Stillwater, OK)

Design Engineer

The OSU New Product Development Center (NPDC) an engineering extension unit of the College of Engineering Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University provides Oklahoma manufacturers and inventors with university-based research teams to develop and commercialize new product concepts. These efforts may include evaluating the characteristics of existing products establishing the status of technology evaluating the business and financial implications of new product implementation developing new products updating a current product to lead the market integrating new technology or broadening market shares with new product features. The Design Engineer provides the leadership necessary to achieve the mission and goals of the NPDC by managing and completing product development projects for clients. The Design Engineer provides expertise and guidance in the area of mechanical design works closely with the project team and manager to achieve desired outcomes and allocates resources appropriately to assure successful project completion. The Design Engineer coordinates with NPDC business and technical staff to complete multi-disciplinary projects engages cross-campus resources and develops effective relationships with clients. This position is contingent upon available funding on a per-year basis. Travel may be required including nights and weekends. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor s Degree in Engineering. Proficiency in advanced mechanical engineering design principles working experience and familiarity with designing products and mechanical assemblies hands-on experience with CAD software (preferably Solidworks). Two years experience in a related field to include familiarity with designing products for manufacturers hands-on experience with CAD software. Knowledge of mechanical engineering design principles technologies and practices. Proficiency in 3D model and drawing development. Demonstrated ability to manage engineering projects. Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication public speaking and organizational skills. A high degree of initiative self-direction decision making and organizational skills. A demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with coworkers employees supervisors and customers. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Preferred Qualifications Three years experience designing new or modified products. One year of project management experience. Familiarity with managing undergraduate and graduate college students. Apply online at s okstate.csod.com ats careersite JobDetails.aspx id 4427. For assistance with the on-line application process or to request an accommodation to enable application contact OSU Human Resources 106 Whitehurst Stillwater OK 74078 or call 405-744-7401. Oklahoma State University is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity E-verify employer committed to diversity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on age race color religion sex sexual orientation genetic information gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or other protected category. OSU is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans for its openings. OSU will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractor s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)