Job Summary Under limited supervision with no instructions on routine work and general instructions on new work or special assignments, this position is responsible for providing design solutions for structural products and components of products. Responsible for development or improvement of those products which facilitate manufacturing operations utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) equipment and technical engineering software applications. Assignments are normally outlined in terms of specific tasks and reviewed at milestones for adequacy in meeting objectives. Develops layouts, sketches and drawings and may investigate design factors such as damage tolerance, durability, and structural modeling. Details related structural assemblies, mechanisms, and devices. Validates conformity to design standards and specifications and identifies design errors and other deficiencies, and recommends changes. Documents findings, communicates results to engineering staff and may make technical design presentations as required. Has some intra-organizational contact and may have some customer contact.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Develops design solutions for assigned structural products and components.
- Interacts with engineering staff on design concepts and progress.
- May be assigned design responsibility for a portion of a project or program.
- Provides documentation, identifies design issues, and may make technical design presentations to engineering staff as required.
- Maintains a currency in CAD techniques, ANSI Y4.15 drawing principles as well as applicable state of the art engineering design software applications.
- Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
- Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices. Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Qualifications- Essential Qualifications Typically requires an associate's degree, technical/trade school training or equivalent and six or more years of progressive experience using 3D CAD solid modeling. May substitute additional work experience in lieu of education.
- Must have an understanding of engineering design concepts and drawing principles, including ANSI Y4.15 and demonstrate the ability to use one or more technical engineering software applications.
- Must possess the ability to understand new concepts and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment. Must be able to organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases and provide solutions to a range of moderately complex design problems.
- Must have good communication, computer, documentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team and the ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information. Able to work extended hours as required.
