Staff Engineer

ResponsibilitiesMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:* With guidance from manager and more experienced engineers, directs some engineering decisions for the department* Practices prudent engineering and effectively apply formal engineering training adding to the overall effectiveness of the Engineering Group and enhancement of Altec's position within the product line* Participates and contribute productively as part of Altec's team-oriented design, manufacture and customer service/support efforts* Operates with some decision-making latitude within the scope of an assignment* Knows and applies fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures in the engineering field* As directed, may assign work to others* Communicates with customers on issues of technical specifications, product design and operation as appropriate* Supports Operations, Sales, and Service* Interfaces directly with Suppliers and Customers* Utilizes Lean principles to improve our products and processes* Manages various sizes of Altec projects and/or acts as Team Lead* Additionally, may have 3 or fewer full-time direct reports* Fulfills assigned responsibilities in one or more of the following roles* Design final product to customer specification* Create custom designs for unique applications* Design structural and mechanical components* Develop electrical and hydraulic systems