Mechanical Designer

Specific Responsibilities

• Use Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD to develop and improve market leading products.
• Create high quality designs in a timely fashion to support project schedules.
• Design components to be manufactured via machining, sheet metal bending/rolling, welding, CNC machining and other related processes.
• Create and revise production engineering drawings (assemblies, components, and layouts) that include multiple detailed views.
• Check dimensions, materials, and positional relationships of components and subsystems within top level CAD assembly structures.
• Collaborate with production personnel to understand fabrication and assembly process requirements and design for cost effective and efficient manufacturing and assembly.
• Create and release BOMs for mechanical assemblies.
• Utilize Vault PDM to maintain organized file system for production CAD files.
• Participate in Design Reviews
• Review drawings prepared by other Mechanical Designers and Engineers.
• Comply with plant safety procedures to ensure a safe environment.

Education

• CAD certification and/or technical AA degree
• 5 years’ work experience

Experience and Background

• Skill with Autodesk Inventor and Vault Professional.
• Portfolio of work that demonstrates 3D modeling capability.
• Good verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively.
• Ability to drive for results, hold self-accountable, and continuously improve.
• Ability to work well with others and to participate in a cross-functional team.
• Prioritize experience in CAD modeling of food manufacturing equipment.
• Prioritize knowledge and experience with structural FEA software.

Travel

• Some travel for customer visits

Physical Requirements

• Most of the job functions are performed in an office setting requiring minimal safety precautions, however occasional visits to the production floor are also required.