Design Engineer

Description

Company Overview & Values At PlayPower, we are not just a company; we’re a passionate family of brands dedicated to creating moments of joy and inspiration through play. As a global leader in crafting premier recreational equipment, our mission is to ignite imaginations and fuel creativity in people of all ages. By joining our team of over 1600 employees across the world, you are joining a community that believes in the Power of Play! If you're ready to make a lasting impact and bring laughter and fun to the lives of children and adults, explore our exciting opportunities to help us to create a world where play knows no limits.

• Company Values:Honesty and Integrity
• Respect and Caring for Others
• Openness and Collaboration
• Individual and Team Accountability
• Passion and Purpose

Position Overview

Design Engineer creates code-compliant, structurally-sound, and aesthetically pleasing tensile shade structures using CAD tools and information gathered within a fast-paced and cross-functional team environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop custom fabric and steel shade structures from conceptual design to production as part of a cross-functional development team including concept, detailed design engineering, calculations report, 3D CAD modeling, and support of manufacturing.
• Familiar with the structural design and detailing of concrete and steel.
• Prepare and present design concepts using detailed 3D models and design drawings of shade structures to the appropriate approval teams including customers and building permits.
• Partake in continuous improvement initiatives to refine existing designs, streamline processes, and incorporate feedback from previous projects.
• Collaborate with construction & installation teams to address and resolve post-installation concerns.
• Address design-related customer concerns including field issues.
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience and Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering preferred or equivalent
• Proficient use of AutoCAD/SolidWorks to prepare 3D CAD models, drawings, and other documentation as needed
• Prefer experience in steel fabrication, weldment design, foundation systems and building codes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate strong conceptual skills and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate project management skills, proven ability to manage projects to timely completion.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Excellent attendance record.

Company Information and Disclaimer

Working Conditions: Normal office environment setting or may be exposed to noise if working in or around a production area. Schedule is Monday through Friday, normal business hours. Constantly required to sit, use hands, talk, and hear. Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Position Location: Position is onsite Monday through Friday (8AM-5PM) and not remote eligible. Only under special circumstance(s) will the person be allowed to work remotely and with express written consent of senior leadership.

Compensation: Compensation for this position will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and qualifications, aligning with industry standards. The salary range for Dallas, TX, is also based upon geographical market standards for the industry and position in those areas. There is a possibility of a bonus(es) based on individual performance and merit to be paid at the sole discretion of the company, but bonus(es) are not guaranteed unless outlined in writing in the offer letter extended to the candidate selected for the position. PlayPower and its subsidiaries, PLAYPOWER, offers a competitive benefits package including, but not limited to, paid time off, health insurance, and 401(K) for full-time positions. Qualified candidates only. Please apply through our website and click on careers or on Indeed. Although we appreciate all interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Reference checks and pre-employment drug testing will be conducted.

Disclaimer: The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting but could be higher based on education, experience, and the location of the position. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual's education, training and experience, the position's work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires. Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the job description for accurate starting pay range information or feel free to discuss this with an HR professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview. This position may be eligible for bonuses based on company discretion. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it. PLAYPOWER reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity.

EEOC Statement: PlayPower and all subsidiaries are committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, and military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.