Senior Project Designer
This is a structured hybrid position which requires working in our Owatonna, MN facility: Mondays, Wedensdays, and Thursdays. Tuesdays and Fridays are home office workdays. Candidates must reside within reasonable commuting distance to the facility.
About the Company
Wenger Corporation is a privately held, leading manufacturer of high-quality music education, performing arts and athletic products. As an innovator, Wenger Corporation values the fresh perspective of new employees and embraces the unique skills and expertise you bring. We foster an environment of trust and autonomy, allowing you the freedom to make decisions, use your talents, and make your mark.
Responsibilities
- Peer reviewing team projects for accuracy and consistency of drawing standards, material references, and general design oversight.
- Attending business meetings related to a specific product line for reviewing quality reports, continuous improvement ideas, product documentation, and project scope reviews.
- Collaborating with Sales, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Installation departments to define and execute the production of custom project components and systems.
- Conceptualizing and developing drawings with properly calculated dimensions, tolerance, and materials in accordance with company standards and practices, including 3D solids modeling as required.
- Working with Engineering and Production on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution to ensure timely execution of the project schedule.
- Assisting in conducting stress, strength, weight distribution, center-of-gravity, and other necessary calculations on products as required.
- Developing and maintaining clear project definitions and scope through the design, manufacturing, and implementation processes.
- Maintaining up-to-date files, records, and schedules of drafting and engineering documentation as required on a project basis.
- Performing as the project "point person" to assist Manufacturing, Sales, and other Wenger departments in interpreting drawings and documents.
Requirements
- 2-year technical college certificate in Mechanical Drafting or related field.
- 5+ years of product and/or project design experience.
- 5+ years of design-for-manufacturing experience, including creating BOMs and understanding of manufacturing methods and limitations.
- Expert-level ability to interpret architectural and mechanical drawings/blueprints.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with Project Management techniques and tools.
- Engineering data management system experience.
- Familiarity with 2D layout in AutoCAD and exposure to BIM workflow in Revit/NavisWorks.
- Experience utilizing 3D design and modeling, SolidWorks preferred.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Home Office Stipend
- Generous Profit Sharing
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Spending Accounts – HSA, FSA, DCFSA
- Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Onsite Fitness Center
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Schedule
Hybrid schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays onsite in Owatonna, MN; Tuesdays and Fridays remote (home office).