Link-Belt Cranes is a global leader in the design, manufacture and sales of mobile cranes. Founded over 150 years ago, with corporate headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky, join an organization that understands its greatest resource is people and they are what makes the difference.

Currently we have an Associate Designer role open. This position designs mechanisms, structures, circuitry and controls for products to meet Link-Belt goals of Quality, Cost and Delivery.

Essential functions of the position include:

Prepare and check calculations to determine size, strength, or other information limiting or governing the performance and/or design of a new or existing product

Prepare and check detail drawings for accuracy and conformance to Link-Belt Design Policies

Create layouts of new designs or revisions to existing designs

Interact with suppliers to obtain component information and establish component specifications

Prepare and check engineering orders per Link-Belt Design policies

Produce and revise bill of materials per Link-Belt Design policies

Calculate weights and center of gravities for components and assemblies

Prepare and review assembly drawings for proper fit, completeness and including all necessary dimensions

Investigate and design solutions for "sales specials" request as needed

Investigate field service issues and make recommendations for corrections

Support proto@type assembly process as needed

Support manufacturing areas as needed during assembly, welding, and machining processes

Resolve manufacturing issues identified by production engineering, material sourcing, welders and assemblers

Coordinate the work of other personnel to complete design

General qualifications for this role:

2-year college degree in mechanical or electrical design technology

Four (4) years of proven design experience in crane industry or eight (8) years in the heavy equipment industry

Link-Belt Cranes does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies

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Associate Designer