Designer - Mechanical

Responsibilities

• Utilize a computer-aided design (CAD) system to create drawings (2D and 3D)
• Interpret schematics to develop complete system designs
• Travel to customer sites and participate in field measurements
• Maintain project schedules
• Effectively communicate and interact with engineering and estimating departments, contractors, suppliers, and customers (limited customer contact)
• Control and document the distribution and archiving of drawings and documents
• Exercises critical judgment in creating designs that perform functionally and meet project specifications while considering key aspects of safety, cost, code compliance, ability to fabricate, ergonomics and aesthetics
• Find and implement catalog components into equipment designs
• Use company-developed sizing calculations and perform simple analysis calculations to verify design functionality
• Create Bills-of-Material from detailed drawings and release the engineering package to manufacturing
• Support manufacturing by answering any questions and regularly inspecting the fabrication until shipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Design, or related field preferred
• Experience in designing sheet metal assemblies and air handling systems preferred
• Familiar with mechanical layout, detail drawings, and basic piping preferred
• Prior experience with PLM software (SAP, Oracle, etc.) preferred but not required
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong skills in math and geometry
• Proficient in the use of SolidWorks (2D and 3D) and AutoCAD (2D and 3D)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to understand and maintain project schedules
• Good time management skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Good technical writing skills
• Good communication skills with co-workers, suppliers, and customers
• Able to work well independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Exercises critical judgment in creating designs that perform functionally and meet project specifications while considering key aspects of safety, cost, code compliance, ability to fabricate, ergonomics and aesthetics
• Able to technically define problems and propose solutions
• Adaptable to change in a learning environment
• Self-starter capable of executing assigned tasks and solving problems in a diplomatic and professional manner
• Able to work well independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays when necessary