Senior Structural Engineer

Lozier Corporation - Omaha, NE

Full-time - Senior

Omaha, NE

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Senior Structural Engineer at Lozier is a pivotal role that focuses on the design, development, and enhancement of the company's products. This position requires a deep understanding of engineering principles and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to lead the technical aspects of product development from conception through to production. The Senior Structural Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and manufacturability of products while driving innovation and continuous improvement initiatives. In this role, the engineer will champion Lozier's Mission, Vision, and Core Values, demonstrating behaviors that contribute to the company's success. They will lead the design and development of complex product features and components, conducting feasibility studies and providing technical input during the product conceptualization and planning phases. The engineer will create detailed engineering specifications, including performance requirements, materials selection, and manufacturing processes, while collaborating with teams to optimize product designs for performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. The Senior Structural Engineer will also perform thorough analysis and testing of prototypes and product iterations to validate design concepts and ensure compliance with specifications and standards. They will resolve technical issues encountered during product development and manufacturing processes, provide technical guidance to junior engineers, and drive continuous improvement initiatives related to product design and quality assurance procedures. Additionally, the engineer will work closely with suppliers and vendors to evaluate new technologies and materials, participate in product review meetings, and provide regular updates on project status, risks, and mitigation plans. This position requires a commitment to regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings, and completing assignments, as well as the ability to work and interact well with others.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex product features and components.
• Conduct feasibility studies and provide technical input during product conceptualization and planning phases.
• Create detailed engineering specifications, including performance requirements, materials selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize product designs for performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Perform thorough analysis and testing of prototypes and product iterations to validate design concepts and ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
• Resolve technical issues and challenges encountered during product development and manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and cross-functional team members.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to product design, manufacturing processes, and quality assurance procedures.
• Work closely with suppliers and vendors to evaluate new technologies, materials, and components.
• Participate in product review meetings and provide regular updates on project status, risks, and mitigation plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in engineering or another related field, preferably in product design or engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years of applicable engineering experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Good written and oral communications skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to develop plans for accomplishing assigned work and set priorities with a proper sense of urgency.
• Ability to make timely decisions.
• Average to above average PC skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of design software and project management software.

Benefits

• Company bonus potential.
• PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays.
• Competitive benefits package (Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the first day of employment).
• Onsite Health Clinic.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career Development Programs.
• Casual dress.
• Relocation benefits available, (as applicable).