Designer III

About the role

This position involves applying engineering or architectural principles to the design of buildings/structures and their components or assemblies. Responsibilities include assisting with the design and development of products and components, using CAD and CAE software to develop structural designs, verifying designs through calculations, understanding manufacturing processes, fulfilling customer requirements, defining test requirements, identifying and resolving problems, executing engineering changes, and working collaboratively with others.

Responsibilities

• Assist with designing and developing a variety of moderate complexity products and/or components
• Create and review material part specifications and bills of materials
• Use CAD and CAE software to develop the structural design of various products, model new designs, and produce detailed engineering drawings
• Verify designs through use of calculations and other analytical techniques and tools
• Understand manufacturing processes with emphasis on metal fabrication and assemblies, applying DFM methodologies to deliver robust engineering packages emphasizing productivity in the manufacturing process
• Fulfill customer requirements (i.e., shop orders) considering design rules and all applicable interface points
• Define test requirements and interpret test results to validate designs
• Identify problems, root causes, and define & execute resolutions
• Understand and use lean principles as they apply to manufacturing and business processes
• Execute engineering changes through established processes and documentation

Requirements

Knowledge of manufacturing industry and vocational standards, CAD and CAE software experience, experience with problem solving techniques (5 why & root cause analysis), strong communication and interpersonal skills, strong work ethic, highly motivated, organized, and self-disciplined, versatile, flexible, willing to work with changing priorities, self-motivated with the ability to stay on task, strong and consistent attention to detail, creative and innovative team player, ability to use sound judgment and make timely decisions, ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment, solid PC skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook, ability to read and understand engineering drawings and layout and other written or verbal instructions, capable of effectively presenting information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees in the organization.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree of Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent education required
• Typically requires 4-7 years of related experience

Skills

• Knowledge of manufacturing industry and vocational standards
• CAD and CAE software experience
• Experience with problem solving techniques (5 why & root cause analysis)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethic, highly motivated, organized, and self-disciplined
• Versatile, flexible, and willing to work with changing priorities
• Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute concurrent assignments in a high-pressure environment
• Strong and consistent attention to detail
• Creative and innovative team player
• Able to use sound judgment and make timely decisions
• Able to work effectively independently and in a team environment
• Solid PC skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and layout and other written or verbal instructions
• Capable of effectively presenting information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees in the organization

Benefits

Competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Pay

The base pay range for this role is $65,000 - $105,000, based on meeting all of the requirements of the role. The pay offered for the role may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

General office environment with work on the plant floor as required.