Lead Designer

Report To

Vice President of Engineering

Mission Statement

To be a family that demonstrates extraordinary passion, hard work, and integrity with steadfast loyalty and support for those we serve: our employees, our communities, and our customers.

Position Summary

The primary focus of the Lead Designer is to monitor and direct the flow of a job through the design and engineering phases of Therma‑Tron‑X, Inc. equipment. The Lead Designer takes direction from the VP of Engineering and reports progress to the Project Engineer.

General Responsibilities

• Review sales drawings and new concepts
• Design systems
• Support and direct R & D projects
• Delegate the detailing to the CAD Detailers
• Follow progress and check drawings on work completed by Detailers
• Monitor and report on requisitions and the status of materials for a job, particularly items that require long lead times
• Create completion dates and deadlines for each phase and drawing of job
• Ensure coordination between final drawings and actual equipment prior to shipping
• Evaluate a job upon completion for its strengths and weaknesses and make recommendations

Specific Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Report the status of jobs by phase each week: Provide a list of jobs and phases to the Vice President of Engineering before the Production Meeting, including release dates or proposed release dates for each phase. Designate the progress of each phase by percent (100 % = released to the shop). Provide a status report on parts and materials with long lead times, including requisition dates. Comment on any other significant issues, such as:
  • Major design changes
  • Drawings on hold due to pending decisions by PE’s, customers, etc.
  • Delays in the release of drawings
  • Jobs taking priority this week
  • Pending, unresolved problems
• Communications and follow‑up: Delegate workflow to the Detailers. Ensure that drawings are complete and accurate before release to the shop; check with the Project Engineer if necessary. Update Detailers on design changes, standards, etc., from management or the shop. Coordinate responsibilities with TTX Environmental to provide overlap of system layout and design. Address questions, suggestions, or problems from key shop personnel that pertain to specific drawings. Communicate corrections and changes to Detailers.
• Improvement and problem resolution: Conduct brainstorming sessions using “multiple brains” to solve problems and develop ideas. Identify areas for improvement, including:
  • Miscommunication between departments
  • Recurring design problems, common errors
  • Missing, incorrect, or double‑ordered parts
  • Inaccurate or incomplete drawings
• Development: Review the entire engineering process and make written recommendations for improvements in designs and processes. Distribute copies of recommendations to key personnel. Communicate approved changes to Detailers and follow up on future drawings.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Possess an assertive, self‑driving attitude