Designer

JOB SUMMARY:

Interpret requirements and preliminary system design of a configurable product from Applications Engineers and produce a design output package that can be used on the manufacturing floor to build product.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Interpret design input requirements from Applications Engineering.

Size and select purchased components and configurable manufactured items that meet the overall requirements of the system.

Create 3D models of parts and assemblies, general arrangement, assembly, and detail drawings using Solidworks for new or improved products, and configured products to customer order.

Prepare bills of material and part master records in accordance with accepted procedures for all assemblies and subassemblies.

Create documentation package and provide follow-up support for approval of customer submittal packages.

Release documentation such as component specifications, system drawings (General Arrangements), Bills of Materials, Process and Instrumentation Diagrams, and Operating and Maintenance Manuals.

Analyzes various design requirements and recommends possible solutions or alternate constructions.

Evaluates tolerance stack-ups.

Process Engineering Change Requests to facilitate document changes.

Awareness of regulatory requirements such as ETL and UL

Awareness of ISO9000 and commitment to Quality Process

Support Sales and Applications Engineering in the pursuit of new business through conference calls and travel when appropriate.

Focus on continuous improvement.  Participate in team projects that focus on improving process time, quality, and cost.

Establish relationships with shop floor personnel in order to provide prompt information and direction to resolve issues during manufacturing.

COMPETENCIES:

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Proficient with SolidWorks - experience with sheet metal, complex mechanical assemblies, weldments, and Excel based Design tables a plus
• Proficient with AutoCAD
• Experience with EPDM utilization a plus
• Ability to work well cross functionally, independently and in a team
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Motivated and persistent in meeting project goals
• Time management
• Effective use of Microsoft Office products

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalent experience
• 1-5 years of relevant experience
• Occasional Travel may be required