Senior Designer

Role Overview

The Senior Designer at Milwaukee Tool is responsible for transforming technical requirements into functional designs and precise 3D CAD models, integrating industrial design concepts, creating detailed drawings and product documentation. This role involves supporting engineers with generating potential design solutions for technical challenges, mechanism analysis, and evaluating prototypes and competitive tools to guide design decisions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Taking design requirements and creating 3D models and functional designs
• Designing components for processes such as die casting, plastic injection molding, powdered metal, MIM, sheet metal stamping, and screw machine
• Incorporating industrial design concepts into CAD models, including complex surfacing
• Creating drawings, product BOMs, and change notices for release and/or change distribution
• Supporting engineers in analysis, research, and solutions for complex technical challenges
• Participating in project team meetings and driving cross-functional decisions
• Evaluating and analyzing prototype and competitive tools to help guide design decisions
• Supporting tolerance stack-up analysis for assemblies of varying complexity
• Proficient with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and applying it to designs in a practical manner
• Communicating with team members regarding part design, manufacturability, and requirements
• Providing guidance on CAD to engineers and mentoring new designers
• Builing and influencing organizational CAD standards and best practices

Qualifications

• Technical Associate Degree
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in designing, drafting, and computer modeling and related technical assignments
• Utilize mechanical design skills and ability to develop creative design solutions
• Experience with Siemens NX or similar 3D CAD software
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Tools and Technologies

• Siemens NX or similar 3D CAD software

Working Conditions

• Office Environment
• Primarily working in an indoor office environment
• Sitting for several hours at a time
• Prolonged exposure to computer screens
• Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers)

Travel Requirements

• Up to 5%

Company Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Generous 401(K) savings plan
• Education assistance
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service