Mechanical Designer

Innovative Automation, Inc.

• $75K — $90K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience designing Industrial Automation machinery
  • 5+ years of proficiency in SolidWorks
  • Strong understanding of assembly processes (Welding, Dispensing, etc.)
  • Good knowledge of GD&T principles (ASME Y14.5)
  • Working familiarity with safety codes and regulations
  • Experience in conducting Machine Safety Risk Assessments

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Sales and Customers to gather project requirements
  • Verify component selections directly with vendors
  • Create detailed 3D CAD models from sales concepts
  • Manage and delegate tasks to Junior and Contractor designers
  • Review team designs for scope, functionality, and manufacturability
  • Ensure project deliverables meet schedule and scope
  • Conduct customer design reviews before manufacturing
  • Identify and advise on machine safety items and compliance
  • Facilitate Machine Safety Risk Assessments with project team
  • Prepare detailed manufacturing component and assembly drawings
  • Support Assembly and Development teams during equipment build
  • Update designs post-development and project completion
  • Contribute to Continuous Improvement initiatives
  • Mentor Junior designers in the team

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
  • Collaborative and team-oriented work environment
  • Engagement in Continuous Improvement projects
  • Exposure to cutting-edge design technologies
  • Dynamic role with variety in project types and challenges
Full Job Description
Job Opportunity:

We are looking for Intermediate & Senior Mechanical Designers. There are 2 existing vacancies. Our designers take customer ideas and specifications to generate industry leading solutions. Designers coordinate both the capital and investment tooling designs, with a focus on process feasibility, safety, a machinability. Innovative is looking to expand our design team, with individuals who tackle technical challenges head on and enjoy working within a team environment.

What you'll do:
  • Collaborate with Sales team and Customer to understand project requirements and machine concepts
  • Work directly with vendors to verify component selections
  • Provide design solutions for custom, non-standard equipment. Develop sales concepts into detailed 3D CAD models using creative problem solving and application of engineering theory
  • Delegate duties and coordinate the design process with Junior, and Contractor resources., which could include up to 10 resources during the design phases of large-scale projects
  • Review designs of project team, checking for scope intent, functionality, simplicity, and manufacturability
  • Meet with Project Manager and team members to ensure project deliverables are tracking per schedule and scope
  • Conduct design reviews to customer for approval, prior to manufacturing
  • Identify Machine Safety items and provide design direction in accordance to relevant safety codes and principles.
  • Ability to complete safe stop distance calculations for PSSD's.
  • Ability to create and facilitate Machine Safety Risk Assessments with the Project team
  • Review or prepare detailed manufacturing component and assembly drawings per IA standards
  • Supervise or complete the creation of IO lists and drawings, along with Cycle Time charts for downstream departments
  • Supports Build team as required during the Assembly and Development of the equipment
  • Update designs and drawings upon development and project completion
  • Contribute ideas for Continuous Improvement projects that improve the departments operation and efficiency
  • Mentor and support Junior level mechanical designers


What you'll need:
  • Bachelor/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent specialized experience
  • 5+ years of designing Industrial Automation custom machinery with combined leadership experience
  • 5+ years of design experience with SolidWorks
  • Good understanding of Assembly processes including but not limited to: Welding (Mig, Resistance, laser, etc.), Dispensing, Pressing, Fastening, Part feeding, Material handling, etc.
  • Good understand of GD&T, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, ASME Y14.5
  • Working knowledge and application of relevant Safety Codes
  • Experience conducting Machine Safety Risk Assessments
  • Strong communication, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Team player: Ability to collaborate with others in various departments or roles to overcome challenges and find solutions


For more information, visit our website at www.innovativeautomation.com.

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