Main duties and responsibilities:
As Dextra Manufacturing Design Engineer, you will be part of our Product design team and accountable for daily engineering calculations and product studies. Furthermore, you participate in design and development of new products and the improvement of existing products to enhance Dextra Manufacturing innovation edge.
- Conduct engineering calculations studies on products and product application, including but not limited to C.R.P. and bar systems products by applying international codes such as ISO, EN and ACI.
- Prepare and review engineering drawings to ensure compliance with applicable methods and calculations.
- Provide product calculation based on FEA simulation and other applicable approaches.
- Develop experimental plans for validation of new calculation results and methods with other related departments (i.e. Bar Systems, Product Performance, Quality and Production)
- Provide recommendations and proposals related to the design or the manufacturing of products based on calculation and simulation.
- Ensure calculations are relevant and correlate with experimental data.
- Summarize results and conclusions in calculation notes / reports. Fill and archive the different reports.
- Develop tools and calculation methodologies that are most adapted to the range of products /parts.
- Coordinate and follow-up with outside agencies in case of subcontracted studies
- Participate in the definition of product requirements for supplier quality assurance based on material properties and product studies.
- Follow the product and make requested changes and corrections throughout the product life cycle.
- Manage an assigned product development or engineering change project.
- Perform risk evaluation to minimize project risks.
- Support technical sourcing/investigation wherever applicable.
Qualification Requirements:
- Bachelor or Master Degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- Min. 3 years of technical experience or product development in construction, metal or steel products or experienced in mechanical engineering company.
- Good communication in English
- Strong experience in CAD software and SolidWorks program is essential.
- Strong knowledge of MS Excel and Word
- Knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA)
- Knowledge of common steel production process such as forge,heat treatment, rolling, machining, etc.
- Good knowledge of various international standard relating toproduct design and application.
- Self-initiative, enthusiasm