Designer - Product Engineering

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Four year applicable degree with one year's industry specific experience (preferred) or Two year applicable degree with two years' industry specific experience or Mechanical Design Certificate ("Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate in Mechanical Design" meets this requirement) plus four years' industry specific experience
• 3D CAD Required (for Mechanical Drafters)
• Basic PC skills, utilizing spreadsheets, word processing and databases

Desired Skills

• Experience with 2D (AutoCAD) and 3D (SolidWorks) modeling
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with Teamcenter or similar PLM software
• Ability to work with immediate project team, as well as with expanded teams on new product creation and improvement initiatives
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Detail oriented
• Customer service oriented

Responsibilities

• Use 3D software (SolidWorks) to create models and drawings of structural components and mechanical systems
• Set up and maintain Bills of Material for product designs
• Generate service replacement parts pages used by our customers to maintain their equipment
• Work in conjunction with engineers to create hydraulic and electrical system schematics
• Work with Engineering and Production associates to fine tune product designs for manufacturability and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with the overall Team Altec to maintain a culture of continuous improvement
• Collaborate with manufacturing to facilitate transition of designs into production
• Troubleshoot and address model and drawing related concerns

Experience Level Adjustment

Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Program
• Retirement 401(k) Traditional or Roth Program Options with Company Match
• Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Additional Wellness Programs and Rewards Available

Why Join Altec?

If you're considering a career with Altec, there's never been a better time to join us! Our company was founded on values that place the customer first and prioritize our people as our greatest strength. Over the years, those values and our talented associates have helped us to earn the trust and confidence of customers worldwide. Today, Altec is an innovative, financially sound company that sets the standard of excellence in design, manufacturing and service — and that's why we're the ideal place for you to grow your career. Founded in 1929, Altec is a privately held company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. Altec specializes in the manufacture, sale and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes and specialty equipment for the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, construction, and light and signs markets. We help our customers dig deeper and reach higher in more than 100 countries around the world.