Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented
Mechanical Designer II with a strong background in crane design and advanced proficiency in SolidWorks. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design, hold a SolidWorks Professional Certification (CSWP), and preferably possess the Certified SolidWorks Expert (CSWE) credential. This role involves designing custom crane systems and components, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring designs meet performance, safety, and manufacturing standards.
Key Responsibilities:- Design and develop crane systems, components, and assemblies using SolidWorks
- Use Automated 3D Models and adapt Models for project drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and project management teams to ensure design meets customer needs and the Company's design requirements.
- Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure designs meet applicable industry standards and safety regulations
- Self-sufficient, assist with technical and engineering documents as needed
- Interact with design professionals, customers, and suppliers to engineer project
- Assists with project technical drawings, calculations, and submittals.
- 3D design work, ability to execute moderate to complex design projects
- Design, models, size and specifies components, create detailing and BOM
- Assists with project documentation including submittal and fabrication drawings, Bill of Materials, spare parts lists, operation and maintenance manuals, and As-Built drawings
- Ensures designs are cost effective and meet American Equipment's standards
- Reads and understands customers additional requirements
- Performs field surveys, fabrication shop inspections and quality checks as needed
- Learn, utilize, and implement continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, TOC, 6s, APICS, & 80/20
- Responsible for directing or executing corrective action when shop problems are encountered, performs root cause analysis
- Follows all ISO quality control procedures
- Scan, file, and save all documents pertaining to the job
- Keep accurate time for each job
- Any other responsibilities assigned by Design Manager & Lead Designer
Qualifications:Required Skills/Abilities- SolidWorks Professional Certification (CSWP) required, Certified SolidWorks Expert (CSWE) preferred
- Experience with PDM and part creation.
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, materials, and fabrication processes
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities
- Legacy AutoCAD utilization
- In depth understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Understanding of basic engineering principles
- Familiar with CMAA, ANSI/ASME, OSHA specifications & requirements
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software
Education and Experience- Bachelor's degree, or Associate degree, or Technical certificate
- Crane Design experience
- 5+ years of mechanical design experience, preferably in crane design or heavy equipment industries.
Position Type and Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position, Remote; typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m
Proof of right to lawfully work in the United States required.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Salary Description
$40 to $45/hr
