Assurant

Mechanical Designer

Assurant$74K — $124K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of SolidWorks 3D experience in a professional setting
  • 3+ years of experience with MS Office applications
  • Strong mechanical design principles and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to follow project plans guided by leadership
  • Effective documentation and communication of technical information
  • Understanding of project planning and time management
  • Knowledge of design for manufacturability and various fabrication processes

Responsibilities

  • Design machine components using SolidWorks and other engineering software
  • Create and document detailed drawings of assemblies and components
  • Develop conceptual designs with 2D and 3D CAD software
  • Select and manage vendors for component procurement
  • Maintain and update the library of purchasable components
  • Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback
  • Coordinate with team members to solve design-related issues

Benefits

  • Onsite role in La Vergne, TN
  • Opportunity to work on innovative products in robotics and automation
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Continuous learning through design reviews and project management
  • Engagement with industry standards and best practices
Full Job Description
This role will be a part of conceiving, designing, developing, and maintaining innovative products for operations that may include robotics, mechatronics, sortation solutions, packaging automation, storage, material handling or other hardware solutions.

This is an onsite role in our La Vergne TN office.

What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?
  • Machine Design - Create original detailed designs of unusual and complex machinery utilizing SolidWorks and other engineering software at the direction of leadership
  • Create detailed drawings of complex assemblies and custom components
  • Document existing designs utilizing SolidWorks or other engineering tools
  • Create conceptual designs using 2D and 3D CAD for applications development
  • Select purchasable components from a list of preferred vendors
  • Maintain a library of purchasable components
  • Process engineering change requests
  • Maintain tasks in project management software (e.g. Asana)
  • Participate in design reviews by presenting design and providing feedback
  • Reference industry standards (e.g. ISO, ANSI, ASTM)
  • Coordinate with and consult other team members to design, layout, or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems
  • Review and analyze the work of team members
  • Obtain quotes and write purchase requests for custom and manufactured components
  • Select vendors for manufacturing


What are the requirements needed for this position?
  • 3+ years' experience using SolidWorks 3D in a professional workplace
  • 3+ years' experience using MS Office software including, Work, Excel, Outlook
  • Demonstrate use of sound mechanical design principles, shop practices, troubleshooting and testing
  • Ability and desire to follow project plans at the direction of leadership
  • Ability to document and communicate technical subject matter
  • Demonstrate a measured understanding of project planning and time management
  • Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the elements of designing and detailing components manufactured by processes including machining, sheet metal forming, welding, and additive manufacturing
  • Demonstrate a moderate understanding of the elements of automated machinery, including Robots, pneumatics, conveyors, and frames
  • Demonstrate knowledge of design techniques, automation techniques and principles involved in creation of automation and test stations and machines
  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of automated systems and the supplier network that supports it to select and recommend the correct components at or below budget requirements
  • Design for manufacturability and assembly to ensure ease of assembly and maintenance
  • Specify manufacturing processes, materials, and finishes


What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?
  • Associate or Bachelor of Science degree in engineering
  • SolidWorks certification
  • Experience using Product Data Management software (e.g. SolidWorks PDM, Windchill, AutoDesk Vault)
  • Experience using finite element analysis (FEA) software (e.g. SolidWorks Simulation, Ansys, Nastran)
  • Experience using standard measuring tools for the purpose of reverse engineering and quality control
  • Demonstrate familiarity with automation technologies within the Automotive, Consumer Product or Medical Device Industries
  • Demonstrate familiarity with component presentation, feed systems, dispensing, marking (label printing & application, thermal transfer, ink jet printing), industrial vision, and sensing
  • Demonstrate familiarity with motion control, including servo, ac motors, and linear motors


Pay Range:
$ 74.600,00 - $ 124.700,00

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

If there is no posting end date listed then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.

About Assurant

The Warranty Group is the world’s premier provider of extended service plans and related benefits, with operations in 33 countries and 1800 employees. We have $5 billion in assets with almost $2 billion in revenues (2010). Our wholly-owned subsidiary, Virginia Surety Company, Inc., is rated "A-" Excellent by AM Best Company, as is our UK based company, London General Insurance. By providing underwriting, claims administration and marketing expertise, The Warranty Group is a global single-source solution for manufacturers, distributors and retailers of consumer goods including autos, homes, consumer electronics, medical devices, furniture and appliances as well as financial institutions. We partner with our clients to drive revenue through customer acquisition and retention, while providing financial modeling and regulatory services. The Warranty Group is a unit of Onex Corporation (TSX:OCX), one of Canada's largest publicly-held companies with assets of $40 billion, revenues of $35 billion, and 212,000 employees worldwide(2011).

Assurant Careers

Joining Assurant means becoming part of a team that is committed to supporting your career growth and innovation in the insurance sector. As a global provider of risk management solutions, Assurant is where professional aspirations meet opportunities for real impact.

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At Assurant, you’ll be part of a culture that cherishes diversity and is grounded in our commitment to helping you thrive. We offer a variety of job opportunities that allow you to bring your whole self to work every day. From entry-level positions to leadership roles, Assurant is keen on hiring top talent to drive our mission forward.

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Size
15,600 employees
Market Cap
$6.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$441.8 million
Founded
1892
5 Year Trend
+6.2%
Revenue
$10 billion
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