Summary

Mechanically design special machines and equipment from concept sketches or quotes to final release. This positions also supports during the build process.

Duties and Responsibilities

Managing workload by setting priority of work orders

Plans, develops, and implements Mechanical Design department policies and goals

Designs functionally sound specialty machines and or equipment keeping in line with our standards while meeting the needs of our customers

Support Junior Designers and detailers throughout the project and review work

Maintain good customer relations during the design process

Sending prints out for quoting

Dealing with outside vendors on machined components and purchased components

Maintain timing charts to verify machine is within the given cycle times

Understand concepts and capable to implement it into a design that aligns with our customer’s needs

Thinking outside of the box to create unique / special designs

Translate the requirements of detailed part drawings to iges, catia or step files, into functioning SOLIDWORKS format

Follow all company safety protocol

Qualifications

Ability to read, interpret, and explain complex documents including but not limited to work instructions drawings, statistical data, CAD data, and CMM data.

Understanding the use of static and dynamic loading

Full understanding of material specification in mechanical design, i.e. when and where to use hardened steel

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out complex written or oral instructions

Ability to deal with problems involving multiple variables in complex situations

Comfortable communicating in difficult situations in both individual and group settings

Ability to use an objective and balanced approached toward analysis and decision making

Possess strategic awareness and the ability to lead a team to meet strategic goals

Proficient in the latest SOLIDWORKS software

Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint

Understanding of different software translations. step, iges, catia

Understanding of mig welding, spot welding, robotics, material handling and robot cells

Understanding Bill of Materials and purchased technical components

Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensions & Tolerances) and how to apply to fixture design

Experience and understanding of the automation industry

Self-starter

Organizational Culture

Reporting to work on time and with a positive attitude

Appropriate dress attire and personal hygiene along with cleanliness

Reporting to work dressed in a professional / business casual manner

Responsible for staying focused on tasks at hand

Being responsible for work performance and completing tasks throughout the day

Maintains a good working relationship with co-workers

Support a positive and steady workflow through the company

Works with a sense of urgency when needed

Support, coach or mentor co-workers when needed

Positively supports change throughout the company

Reporting Structure

This position has no supervisory responsibility and will report to the President.

Physical Work Conditions

The physical demands required to successfully perform the job are as follows.

The employee will need to be able to stand, walk, Sit or kneel

The employee will need to be able to lift up to 50 pounds

The employee will need to be able to read, write, hear and talk

Proper personal protective equipment must be worn when required

Education Required/ Preferred

Minimum of an associate degree and related experience or training

2- 5 years’ experience

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

5-8 years of Mechanical Design experience (Preferred)

Other Responsibilities

Please note that this is just an overview and that responsibilities may change at any time along with providing support in other areas.