Designer I

East Penn Manufacturing - Deka Batteries • Ann Arbor, MI • 1w ago

Get to know East Penn!

Navitas Systems LLC, a leader in comprehensive energy storage solutions, was formed in 2011 with the merger of MicroSun Innovative Energy Storage Solutions and MicroSun Electronics, and the acquisition of lithium battery company A123 Systems' Government Solutions Group. In 2019, East Penn Manufacturing, one of the world's leading battery manufacturers, acquired majority interest in Navitas Systems. In SEVEN remarkable decades, East Penn has grown from a one-room shop with a product line of five automotive batteries to one of the world's leading battery manufacturers with over 10,500 full-time employees, 515 product designs, operations around the world, and hundreds of awards for industry excellence.

At our Navitas facilities we engage in the research, design, development, and manufacture of advanced lithium cells and energy storage products and systems for both commercial customers and U.S. Government/military customers. We invest in our people, they are and always will be the heart of this company. Are you ready to join a family-owned enterprise committed to honoring the contributions of everyone? Then Navitas is the right place for you.

Overview

The Designer I will be responsible for the design, development, and release of design models and prints for battery cells, modules and packs for customized applications in the government, military, aerospace, and other specialty, high-performance market segments. This position will be the lead of model design and BOM creation from concept design phase through successful production launch. This position requires the ability to read instructions represented in manuals and follow these instructions. This position exists in a temperature-controlled environment.

Responsibilities

Read and comprehend instructions and follow established procedures

Generate innovative detailed design concepts

Check part and assembly drawings, perform and document tolerance stack-up analysis, and implement GD&T on assembly and part drawings

Creation of models, prints, and BOM for design in a revision-controlled state throughout the development and production launch process

Perform upfront FEA analysis using SolidWorks Simulation software

Define critical characteristics and inspection criteria for incoming components, assemblies, and final assemblies.

Support proto@type supplier sourcing and technical communications

Support activities related to the measurement of critical characteristics internally and at suppliers.

Directly manage proto@type part acquisition, inspection, and initial proto@type assembly

Prepare design review packages for team review and evaluation

Complete design evaluations and actions items to close out design review open issues

Design fixtures and tooling required to support proto@type builds.

Performs in a manner that will prevent errors and omissions.

Provides advisory support and assistance to the department manager as needed.

Responsible for meeting team targets and key performance indicators

Participate in activities needed to support the management functions of the team.

Follow all safety guidelines and operate in a safe manner

Physical presence on the job is essential including weekends and holidays if deemed necessary

Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Associates Degree or higher in technical discipline

Minimum of 5 years of design experience using SolidWorks or similar CAD package

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proficient in SolidWorks CAD software

Proficient in the application of GD&T for component and assembly prints and specifications

Practical experience in the design and application of structural parts fabricated from a variety of means such as molding, casting, machining, and additive manufacturing

Experience in BOM management and release of drawings in a PDM or document control system

Excellent communication skills, verbal, written, and visual

Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially MS Excel

Battery system product development experience

Phase-gate style product development process experience

Upfront FEA experience using Silkworks Simulation tools

Experience in the design of product involving electrical assemblies

Design for Six Sigma project experience

East Penn Benefits

Competitive compensation

Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium

Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution

Paid company holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee assistance program

Fitness Discounts

Promotional opportunities

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