Our Story: Our story began in Wahpeton, North Dakota as Wahpeton Canvas Company. Since then, we’ve has grown into a global leader for cargo protection, securement, and innovation. Built on Midwestern grit, hard work, and ingenuity, our foundation is as strong as the people who shaped it. Today, that same spirit drives Shurco to protect what matters most for customers across industries and around the world. Our Mission Powering global progress through advanced systems and controls innovations for cargo protection and securement. Our Vision We see a world where progress moves with confidence — where every load is secure, every journey protected, and every customer supported with solutions built for today and tomorrow. Our Values Integrity in Every Action – We do what’s right with unwavering accountability, transparency, and respect. These are at the heart of our work, how we collaborate, and how we lead. Environment to Thrive – People are our strength. Our culture empowers personal growth toward a unified cause – because when our team thrives, so does Shur-Co and everyone we serve. Customer-driven, Always – We go the extra mile by actively listening and closely collaborating with all stakeholders. The result: purpose-built offerings and trusted partnerships that drive long-term success and sustainable growth. Built for What’s Next, Now – We advance practical solutions with technological intent – challenging assumptions, improving processes, and shaping future progress. Job Summary: The Engineer I contributes to the design, development, and implementation of new products and system improvements in alignment with business unit goals. Responsibilities include creating detailed engineering designs and documentation, ensuring compliance with technical standards, and supporting product validation through testing. The position requires collaboration across cross-functional teams, maintaining awareness of industry and competitor trends, and assisting senior engineers in resolving technical issues. Additional duties include managing project timelines, supporting continuous improvement efforts, and coordinating with drafting and documentation teams to prepare products for production. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Participate in the design, development and implementation of products and systems for New Product Development, Product Improvement, and Sustaining Engineering efforts in support of Business Unit Goals. • Maintains a current working knowledge of both the company’s and competitors’ product portfolios. • Develop designs and engineering bills of material based on customer specifications and use of his/her own technical expertise, understanding of the customer needs, and knowledge of the industry. • Apply fundamental engineering principles to ensure designs meet established company- and industry-specific technical and product standards. • Develop technical specifications and standards to ensure components and materials comply with the company’s minimum expectations for quality, performance, durability, etc. • Produce engineering documentation, including 3D models and assemblies, detailed manufacturing drawings, bills of material, technical specifications, etc. • Develop test plans and testing apparatus, and carry out testing for validation of new products, product improvements, competitive intelligence, or other testing needs as may be required. • Maintain project schedules to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. • Provide periodic updates to senior engineers and engineering leadership related to project status. • Support senior engineers on completion of tasks related to new product development and field issue resolution. • Coordinates with design, drafting, and technical teams to create design data and technical documentation, including manufacturing drawings and product manuals, in preparation for production. • Communicate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, Sourcing, Quality, Operations, etc. • Support continuous improvement activities in areas of cost, reliability and functionality QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required: • Bachelor’s (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field required • Minimum 2-5 years of work experience in engineering field. • Working knowledge of manufacturing methods, equipment, and processes. • Strong working knowledge of SolidWorks. • Experience using and interpreting the results of structural FEA. • Understanding of field loads and the ability to convert into FEA conditions. • Ability to analyze and apply appropriate functional tolerances, including use of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). • Energetic, motivated and innovative team player. • Working knowledge of material specifications, properties and processing techniques. • Ability to work independently with minimal direction to bring engineering projects to completion, on time, and within budget. • Design experience with emphasis on product development process and creation of engineering bills of material. • Strong mechanical aptitude. • Demonstrated ability to employ both analytical and “hands-on” engineering skills. • Detail oriented with strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. • Commitment to excellence and high standards. • Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task and prioritize workload. • Versatile, flexible and a willingness to adapt to changing priorities. • Able to interface effectively with and develop relationships with internal and external customers/suppliers. SAFETY Follow all safety directives and protocols at all times and help identify potential hazards or violations that should be addressed to ensure personnel and facility safety are maintained. QUALITY Along with every other member of our team, always be cognizant of overall performance in every aspect of our business and help maintain a constant focus on quality assurance and continuous quality improvement. Other Duties as Assigned: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Shur-Co LLC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
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