Voith Group Looking for R&D Engineer at Appleton, WI Full Time

About the Voith Group
The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, oil & gas, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has more than 20,000 employees, sales of € 4.3 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

The R&D Specialties Department in Waycross, Georgia is looking for a…

R&D Engineer
Appleton, WI

Summary

This R&D Design Engineer is responsible for processing and managing customer account product developmental projects; the Engineer is a problem solver and provides design and technical support of projects from inception through production, and to completion.

Responsibilities

Engineering:

• Generate and update process documentation, work Instructions, flow charts, etc.
• Establish new product specifications i.e. tolerances, characteristics, etc.
• Review customer source control drawings and other applicable specifications to determine requirements and/or feasibility of the component.
• Perform all necessary calculations such as stress analysis, performance analysis, pressure drop and flow analysis, etc. as required.
• Interact with mechanical personnel to define and solve manufacturing/design issues and implement cost reduction ideas regarding company products.
• Prepare preliminary design proposals and participate in engineering and general design review as required.

Project Manager:

• Effectively support customers by managing customer projects from initial quotation through project completion.
• Interact with customers on engineering design and any questions/problems they may have.
• Prepare proposal quotation(s) and documentation.
• Prepare technical data such as qualification and acceptance of trial designs, reports, component maintenance manuals, etc.

Facilitator:

• Perform a liaison function between engineering and all mechanical services operations for any related issues, problems, or improvements.
• Networking with vendors concerning parts they supply or propose to supply to company.
• Coordinate as required with internal groups including purchasing, quality control, sales, production, accounting personnel, metal finishing and assembly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of engineering degree from four-year accredited college or university. Or a combination of equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of college degree, textile engineering background is a plus.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment a plus.
• Proficient with computers applications MS Office suite, CAD, including electronic document control and distribution.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Can communicate effectively with other engineers, customers, shop floor team members etc.
• Exceptional multi-tasking skills and ability to independently manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to troubleshoot as necessary to achieve swift and accurate project results.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, across different levels of the organization.
• Professional, personable & diplomatic.
• Able to prioritize and act logically amid pressures & deadlines
• Work independently.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work both on a computer and phone.
• Sitting or standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to travel for on-site measurements of equipment and/or meetings as required, both domestic and international.
• Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.

• This job description is not all encompassing, however, is intended to be a general description of the responsibilities of this position.

Voith US Inc. is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry including people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), Veterans, people of any age or family status. We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive of thought and talent.