Design Engineer

ENTRY LEVEL DESIGN ENGINEERING POSITION

Agricultural equipment manufacturer based in the Oregon Willamette Valley seeks engineering applicants to meet the challenges of growing, developing markets.

Rears Manufacturing Company produces industry leading product lines and design/build solutions for a national market of orchard, vineyard, grove, nursery and field crop growers. For more information about Rears, please see the end of this listing.

Rears industrial campus is conveniently located for communities in the Eugene-Springfield area.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Design components and assemblies for agricultural sprayers and mowers.
• Create detail, fabrication, and assembly drawings using Inventor.
• Document production processes.
• Update fabrication drawings to reflect current practices.
• Generate Bills of Materials.
• Work with vendors to improve integration of new technologies. Perform cost and compatibility studies for proposed component options.
• Oversee adoption of new product designs & fabrication processes, collaborating with the production team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Associate or Bachelor degree in Engineering with an Agricultural, Mechanical, or Industrial focus.
• Experience with 2D and 3D CAD systems: Autocad and Inventor experience beneficial.
• Industrial manufacturing experience: welding, fabricating and machining experience beneficial.
• Knowledge of agricultural power systems: cardan joint; belt, gear, chain drives.
• Knowledge of vehicle electrical systems and interfaces.
• Knowledge of hydraulic system design and tractor connections.

BENEFICIAL EXPERIENCE, NOT REQUIRED

• Familiarity with manufacturing ERP system.
• Familiarity with agricultural practices and equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Prospective applicants must be comfortable on the shop floor of a manufacturing facility. Data collection will involve taking measurements on assembled machinery and require the physical ability to lift, crawl and climb to access parts and assemblies. Troubleshooting power systems will require working with oils and lubricants.

WORK SCHEDULE AND WAGE

Schedule: 8 hour shifts, M-F. Shift start time 6AM or 8AM. Shift assignment is most often employee choice. Overtime is often needed during the months of February – May.

Starting wage: This position is open to experienced and entry level engineers. Wage will be determined by experience.

BENEFITS

401(k) matching funds program
Health insurance
Paid Time Off and Holiday benefit
Employee discount

HOW TO APPLY

We encourage you to include your résumé when applying to this job listing. You can also submit your information through the contact us link at rearsmfg.com.
All employees and prospective employees will receive equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or any other trait protected by applicable law.

Rears Manufacturing Company is a market leading producer of agricultural equipment in the US. Rears has been growing our production facility in the Willamette Valley farm community for more than 75 years, with distribution managed by a nationwide network of dealerships. Rears equipment is valued by farm operations of all sizes; equipment designed for generational service and performance, Rears continues to build parts for our earliest models. Rears product lines can be configured to meet the application needs of a variety of crops; the design versatility makes Rears products desirable for research, education and market development. Rears serves the complete agricultural industry: family farm, grower cooperative, large producers, industry dealerships, state agencies, university research departments.

Rears is always looking for new team members, please submit your resume with current contact information.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person