Design Engineer

Task Force Tips, LLC.
is an established manufacturer of firefighting equipment based in Valparaiso, IN.
Our continuous improvement process ensures we help first responders save lives and protect property more safely and effectively than the day before.
TFT is part of Madison Industries, one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world.
We are searching for a Design Engineer to join our team.
Our desired team member is goal-driven with integrity, has grit and a passion for putting lifesaving equipment in the hands of our first responders.
This team member will support the needs of TFT's International Segment primarily through (but not limited to) new product design, existing product enhancements, outside sales team support and product/application training for customers and channel partners.
Our Culture is Contagious! Come grow with us and be part of the TFT Proud Culture! Be a part of saving lives and protecting property by putting life-saving products in the hands of our first responders! View our video - TFT, a Firefighter Legacy KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Aids in the design of new products, design modifications, and related methods for manufacture, assembly, and testing of products according to company policy, procedures, and work instructions.
Documents various design activities according to company policy, procedures, and work instructions.
Aides in testing of new concepts, developing specifications, overseeing manufacture of test pieces, assembling, and running tests.
Assimilates test data and modifies designs as necessary.
Collaborates with Production and Quality personnel to help solve manufacturing challenges.
Provides training regarding assembly instructions for new products as needed.
Redesigns and makes minor changes in existing parts to improve production, performance and/or assembly as assigned.
Recommends design changes to meet new market requests.
Travels to vendor sites to evaluate performance of company products and solve problems as needed.
Responds to customer inquiries regarding technical issues and problems.
Provides technical support to TFT sales staff and their key customers.
Performs item file work and related status reports on computer as assigned, such as adding new items and bills of materials, editing existing items.
Organizes and updates prints and distributes revisions to appropriate shop personnel.
Drafts and proofreads technical product documentation as assigned, such as product manuals, assembly instructions, test instructions, graphs, charts.
Supports efforts to research, apply for and maintain registered intellectual property documentation and similar efforts for industry trade associations/regulations as well as quality/performance certification standards.
Periodically attends and participates in trade shows.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS Must have a minimum of a BS in Mechanical Engineering or Design Engineering from an accredited university.
Knowledge of standard mechanical principles including Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Materials, and Fluid Dynamics Proficiency in 3D Modeling Software (preferably Solidworks).
Ability to conceptualize new product applications and modifications, determine feasibility, and develop into reliable new products.
Working knowledge of and ability to operate computer and applicable software and test equipment.
Ability to communicate and interact with different levels of the organization, customers and vendors via appropriate methods.
Ability to work with others in a team environment with minimum supervision, work on several tasks at the same time, occasionally under time pressure.
Ability to read, interpret, and generate detailed prints, sketches, layouts and specifications.
Ability to work extended hours, evening hours and occasional weekends.
Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally without restrictions.
Preferred Skills/Abilities: Minimum 0-3 year’s experience in mechanical product design.
Design of experiments and testing experience FEA and CFD software experience Regulatory testing and certification experience We offer an excellent benefits package including: Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance (Effective on the 1st of the month after hire.
) Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave Short and Long-Term Disability Life Insurance Vacation & PTO Days Employee Assistance Program 10 Paid Holidays 401K plan and Profit-Sharing Plan Quarterly Bonus Employee Recognition Program “We appreciate our ALL STARS” Off- Site Health Clinic On-site Fitness Center Tuition Assistance And more! *All Hires are subject to a background check and drug test What happens next? If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply, and we will review your application as soon as possible.
Attach your resume and upload a cover letter with your application.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Policy Task Force Tips LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
It is the policy of Task Force Tips LLC that we evaluate qualified applicants and not to discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics in its hiring decisions and employment policies, as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.
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22-9, 1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, and any other applicable law.
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If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation with Human Resources at any time.