Designer

Join an established and growing team at SpecSys, a company committed to delivering services on time, on budget, done right, and done safely. We offer exciting, challenging work tailored to your strengths, along with opportunities to make an impact.

About the role

The Designer is responsible for developing engineering solutions that meet customer needs by translating product requirements into detailed designs and drawings. This position works closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure designs are functional, manufacturable, and aligned with client expectations. The Designer manages multiple projects simultaneously, delivering on time and on budget.

Responsibilities

• Assume overall project responsibility, including verifying designs meet performance and configuration specifications.
• Manage contracts to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget.
• Engage in customer management to understand expectations and standards.
• Work with multiple CAD packages to create and review models and drawings.
• Develop detailed CAD models of manufactured components and purchased parts.
• Review CAD models for completeness, interferences, and manufacturability.
• Create detailed manufacturing drawings of piece parts, weldments, assemblies, and schematics.
• Review detail drawings for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to client standards.
• Generate and review Bills of Materials for completeness.
• Specify and source purchase components.
• Prepare CAD models for FEA analysis and project review booklets.
• Initiate and occasionally moderate project review meetings.
• Develop and update project timelines and ensure alignment with contract expectations.
• Track and update action/issue items.
• Prepare Engineering Change Order proposals for customer submission.
• Perform tasks independently and review the work of others in the department.

Requirements

• Ability to interact at a management level with Manufacturing Operations, Sales, Clients, and Quality.
• Completed coursework in trigonometry, mathematics, physics, machine shop, and drafting.
• Computer Aided Drafting and Design AAS Degree or a combination of education and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA options
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee-of-the-Month and Year recognition
• RITALKA University
• Employee Luncheons
• Company Picnic
• Community Volunteering opportunities

Pay

Salary range: $50,000 - $78,000, dependent on experience.

About SpecSys

SpecSys is a full-service provider offering project management, engineering, and manufacturing for fast-track projects, systems, and products, with a focus on large mobile equipment. We prioritize safety and quality, ensuring our employees return home safely each day. As an ISO-9001:2015 certified company, our standards and processes are first-rate.

SpecSys is a family-owned company creating jobs in rural communities in the upper Midwest. We value strong relationships with employees, customers, and communities, and take pride in finding careers that fit individuals rather than fitting people to jobs.