Wenger Corporation

Senior Design Engineer

Wenger Corporation  •  $90k - $120k/yr  •  San Antonio, TX (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Job Location: San Antonio Office - San Antonio, TX 78251,

Position Type: Full Time,

Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 Salary,

Travel Percentage: Minimal,

Job Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm,

Job Category: Engineering, At Wenger Corporation our work is driven by M.U.S.I.C. [Motivation, Unity, Success, Innovation, and Customer Commitment] and united by purpose! Across our family of brands, we are motivated by purposeful work that brings performances to life. And above all, we’re committed to our customers and to each other, knowing that great performances only happen when great people work together. Join our family of brands where motivation fuels meaningful work, innovation shapes the future of performance, and customer commitment guides everything we do.

At Texas Scenic Company, we design, build, and deliver world-class theatrical stage systems with an unmatched commitment to quality, service, and collaboration. Join a team where craftsmanship meets creativity at a company that values innovation, expertise, and teamwork.

We are seeking a Senior Design Engineer. As a Senior Design Engineer, you will contribute to Wenger Corporation’s strategy to provide an exceptional customer experience by leading new product development, product improvement, and cost reduction projects through project leadership, evaluation of customer requirements, concept development, and product design.

At a minimum, you’ll need

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related Engineering field
  • Five (5) years of progressive product engineering experience

It’d be great if you also have

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • SolidWorks experience
  • Proficiency with finite element analysis (FEA) software and stress calculations
  • Ability to conceptualize, formulate design possibilities and coordinate development by the project team under time and financial constraints
  • Commitment to effective project leadership, coordination, and evaluation, with recommendations for changes required to improve overall results
  • Music or theater background or interest

As a Senior Design Engineer, a typical day might include

  • Assuming a substantial role in developing detailed customer requirements and corresponding product functional requirements in collaboration with the Product Manager
  • Providing effective leadership to multifunctional project teams to help accomplish the goals of the project
  • Stimulating development of ideas for new products, product improvements and cost reductions
  • Conducting engineering analysis with respect to strength calculations, design layout, fits and tolerances, and CAD modeling as required
  • Reviewing code compliance of custom products used in various locations
  • Overseeing accelerated product life cycle tests and evaluates field testing and potential misuse of products
  • Providing complete, documented product and engineering specifications, working closely with cross-functional teams
  • Providing support for new manufacturing processes on products of responsibility
  • Providing guidance for drafting and modeling by others in new product development.
  • Providing technical leadership for standard product customization efforts
  • Preparing recommendations for product changes that will improve sales potential or reduce cost
  • Providing technical writing support for manuals and instructions
  • Coordinating and executing with other departments product development tasks including:
  • Product design including necessary calculations (FEA)
  • Design Reviews of products
  • Design validation testing oversight
  • Design Failure Modes Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
  • Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
  • Prototype development
  • Accelerated product life cycle tests (including environmental testing)
  • Design specification development – engineering specifications
  • Preproduction support
  • Field testing (beta sites)

Benefit offerings include

  • Paid Time Off
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • Generous Profit Sharing
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Spending Accounts – HSA, FSA, DCFSA
  • Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program

Pay information reflects the anticipated compensation range for this position based on current market data. Individual pay is determined by skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Wenger Corporation's core purpose is to ENRICH LIVES BY ENABLING AND INSPIRING GREAT PERFORMANCES.

Put your passion to work in an exciting, rewarding industry that inspires great performances today!

Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

All Qualified Candidates are Encouraged to Apply

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About Wenger Corporation

Wenger Corporation is a privately-held, leading manufacturer and marketer of high-quality, innovative products and services for customers across a variety of exciting markets with a primary focus in music education, performing arts, and athletic storage/team-rooms. We feature a very broad product portfolio and are highly regarded as the premium supplier to the markets we serve. Almost all of our Wenger-branded products are designed and manufactured at our 450,000 square ft. facility located about an hour south of downtown Minneapolis.

The addition of J.R. Clancy, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of stage rigging equipment, to the Wenger family in 2011 greatly expanded our presence in the performing arts field. Today, the combined companies offer the broadest product line in the industry and we work closely with venues of all sizes, from community playhouses to international opera houses. Wenger’s line of GearBoss products is also setting a new standard in athletic programs, creating breakthroughs in space, organization and spirit for high schools, universities and professional franchises across a variety of sports.

The work environment at Wenger blends the best of large and small companies to provide the ideal setting to accomplish your career goals. As an international market leader, we provide the generous benefits and wellness programs you need, the opportunities for development and advancement you desire, and the corporate growth you rely on. And we wrap it all together in a family-owned, small-company culture where your voice is heard, your name is known, and your impact is felt. Our team is engaged, energized, and is competing well and winning in the marketplace! Learn more about us at www.wengercorp.com.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Owatonna, Minnesota
Year Founded
1946
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