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
Salary Description
$40 to $45/hr
