Engineering Document Specialist

Motivated by the idea that experiences were best made behind the wheel, QA1 manufactures high performance suspension and driveline designed for those who #goDRIVEit.

Founded in 1993, QA1 is an industry leader in performance shocks, suspension components, composite driveshafts, rod ends, spherical bearings and related accessories for the motorsports and industrial markets. QA1 has more than 100,000 square feet of office and manufacturing space in Lakeville, Minnesota. The state-of-the-art facility includes a complete line of CNC machines, hydraulic presses, filament winding and laser cutting equipment that permit all-inclusive shock absorber, suspension component and composite driveshaft manufacturing and assembly operations. QA1’s quality system is certified to the ISO 9001 standard.

Summary: Responsible for maintaining engineering drawings and specifications, bills of material, engineering change notices, and project management databases. Enforces design and specification rules and ensures uniform practices within QA1 Engineering.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Use SolidWorks to evaluate and check designs.
  • Use SolidWorks Inspection to balloon designs for inspection.
  • Manage the engineering change notice system.
  • Works closely with engineers during the development and launch of new products.
  • Creates and maintains Infor Syteline ERP data.
  • Creates new part numbers and bills of material.
  • Enforces and improves design standards.
  • Manages new product development data including vendor quotes, build plans and prototype status, and preliminary bills of materials.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Education & Experience

Required

  • Associate degree (AA/AS) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
  • Two to four years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Solid modeling CAD.
  • Drafting standards.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
  • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external parties.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.

Preferred

  • Bachelor of Science degree in related field.
  • Experience working with SolidWorks.
  • Familiarity with Infor SyteLine.
  • Fabrication and CNC experience as plus.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed 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.

Language Ability

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have proficiency in word processing software, spreadsheet software, inventory software, internet software, and order processing systems.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outdoor weather conditions; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and ability to see color.

Equal Employment Opportunity

QA1 Precision Products Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their rate, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.