Solidworks Designer

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 3D models and assemblies in SolidWorks for structural steel, weldments, mounts, pumps, sheet metal, and machine components.
• Develop clear and accurate engineering drawings, including dimensions, tolerances, and fabrication details suitable for manufacturing and fabrication teams.
• Build and maintain complete and accurate bills of materials (BOMs) in accordance with standard engineering department processes.
• Apply knowledge of weldments and heavy structural steel components to design robust and reliable structures for demanding applications, including oil and gas environments.
• Use SolidWorks and related tools to design mechanical systems, including mounting structures, pump layouts, and machine designs.
• Perform hand calculations in a production environment to support design decisions and verify structural integrity when needed.
• Collaborate with engineers, drafters, and shop personnel to clarify design intent and resolve design or fabrication issues.
• Incorporate feedback from the production and assembly floor to improve designs for manufacturability and ease of assembly.
• Review and update existing designs and drawings to reflect engineering changes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support finite element analysis (FEA) efforts by preparing appropriate models and incorporating results into design improvements.
• Ensure all design work aligns with internal standards, best practices, and applicable industry expectations.
• Visit the machine shop, welding, and painting areas as needed to verify fit, function, and alignment of designs with real-world conditions.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks, including 3D modeling, assemblies, and detailed drafting.
• Hands-on experience designing weldments and heavy structural steel components.
• Understanding of standard engineering department processes and documentation practices.
• Mechanical design experience with structural steel, mount design, pump design, sheet metal, and machine design.
• Experience producing detailed engineering drawings suitable for fabrication and machining.
• Capability to perform hand calculations in a production environment to support design decisions.
• Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) concepts and their application to mechanical design.
• Strong 3D modeling and drafting skills with attention to detail and manufacturability.
• Demonstrated ability to take design input and independently drive work to completion with a high level of intensity and ownership.