Senior Designer

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares sketches, layouts, models and calculations to support the design of new products, improvements to existing products, or unique products to special customer requirements
• Works closely with the appropriate engineer(s) during the design stages to clarify and communicate ideas, intent and concepts
• Performs various, often extensive, engineering calculations to ensure that designs meet appropriate code specifications and standard practices
• Designs and prepares necessary prototype or test models sketches/drawings and assists with outlining and performing tests
• Guides and provides technical supervision to other designers during the preparation of production drawings, ensuring that the design function is achieved
• Provides technical assistance to Manufacturing, QC, or sub-contract sources when production problems arise
• Collaborates with Manufacturing, supply chain and/or suppliers to prepare prototypes, initial production units, and assist with first article inspections
• Stays apprised of industry technology advancements and promotes their application to TDW product and service lines
• Provides technical assistance to Sales, Customer Services, Manufacturing, and/or subcontract sources by providing solutions within the cost, code, and specifications scope of the project/product requirements
• Performs design engineering related functions for general or special projects as assigned by direct manager
• Arranges for, or conducts, necessary testing and substantiates test results with proper documentation

Experience

• Bachelors or Associates degree in Drafting, Design, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Demonstrated experience and training with 3D CAD programs such as SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Inventor, or CATIA
• Approximately 20 years of technical experience in relevant field of technology (e.g., drafting/design, manufacturing, electronics technician, etc.)
• Oil & Gas Industry experience is a plus