The Mechanical Designer will develop, create, modify, and improve drawings and design documents to be utilized by production areas. The designs will be utilized for a variety of Automation projects such as conveyor systems and aluminum structural framing applications such as machine guarding, ergonomic lean workstations, and many others. To complete projects and assignments, the Mechanical Designer will collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Production, Management, and related personnel. Additionally, you will provide mechanical design support for these and related functional areas. Such interaction will take place throughout the life of a design project, from development through implementation. Has knowledge of commonly used mechanical concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field and relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under general supervision. A wide degree of latitude and creativity is expected. This position reports to the Design Manager.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.

Provide framing concepts and cost estimates to the Sales Team

Provide framing design packages to Production personnel based on the customer's order and design specifications

Provide cost estimating and design support for conveyor and other Automation production projects

Work with Sales, Production, Engineering, and related personnel to produce drawings from sketches, archived drawings, customer drawings, company drawings, Government drawings, specifications, electronic images, etc.

Design parts based on written and verbal descriptions from Design Engineers

Complete design projects utilizing AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and other design software

Evaluate the required product documentation before releasing a specific product

Support our Sales Team in the field and work with customers as needed

Modify, revise, and change designs, drawings, and related documents as needed

Manage assigned jobs by performing required testing and debugging when necessary

Work closely with all Production Personnel to ensure that design drawings convey accurate information

Review assigned jobs to confirm that they meet ISO, quality assurance, and customer's design requirements

Attend and participate in meetings that focus on design reviews

Calculate tolerance stack-ups to verify design fit-up

Use established work instructions and drawing standards as guidelines

Follow and contribute to the improvement of Departmental processes and procedures

Perform additional related assignments as needed

Requirements:

Degree or certification in Mechanical Technology or trained as a Mechanical Designer/Drafter with related experience along with a High School diploma or GED. A combination of education and experience will be considered.

Proficient in the use of personal computers (MS Windows) and a variety of desktop software including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Autodesk Inventor, electronic documentation systems, and scanners.

Strong and effective organization and time management skills

It is essential that the individual be detail oriented and precise

The individual must possess the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision and adhere to project deadlines

5 or more years of experience reading and interpreting Engineering documents

Excellent project management written and verbal communication skills

Comfortable working in a multi-tasking environment

The ideal candidate must be able to work both independently and as part of a team

Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Disability effective first of the month after the hire date

PTO accrual begins upon hire

Referral bonuses

100% employee-owned plus 401k with company match

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