5-7 years of relevant mechanical design experience required.
High school diploma or GED; associate's or bachelor’s degree preferred.
Expertise in SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor necessary.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office apps including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint needed.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to workplace changes.
Effective communication skills in both written and verbal forms.
Experience with ERP systems, particularly Oracle E-Business Suite, is advantageous.
Responsibilities
Utilize design software to create layouts and 3D models under engineer oversight.
Generate 2D component drawings and assembly schematics from 3D models.
Interpret and analyze blueprints and technical documentation.
Modify existing designs and initiate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
Collaborate with shop staff to troubleshoot production issues effectively.
Benefits
Standard office and shop working environment.
Opportunities for skill development through training.
Exposure to a variety of engineering projects and challenges.
Full Job Description
Overview
Responsible for creating and maintaining three dimensional models of standard manufactured equipment parts and assemblies in accordance with defined standards. Prepare layouts and drawings of assemblies, installations, and systems. Make standard corrections and revisions to documentation, as needed.
Responsibilities
Utilize design and drafting software to develop layouts of new design concepts and draw components and assemblies in three dimensional solids under close direction of an Engineer.
Create standard two-dimensional component drawings, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, schematics (hydraulic, pneumatics, electrical) from three dimensional models or two dimensional drawings.
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics.
Modify standard three-dimensional models and two-dimensional drawings and create Engineering Change Orders (ECO's) in accordance with company standards.
Interface with shop staff and other personnel to examine production issues and find resolutions effectively and efficiently.
Qualifications
Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
Ability to communicate verbally clearly and concisely.
Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
Ability to work effectively and courteously with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
Ability to produce a new concept or idea.
Advanced computer navigation and utilization skills required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) required.
SolidWorks and Inventor CAD package experience or training in college is required.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with SolidWorks/PDM and Autodesk Inventor/Vault Professional required.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with major ERP business systems required, Oracle E-Business Suite preferred.
SolidWorks Macros experience preferred.
Prior experience with GD&T preferred.
Education/Experience:
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and five to seven years related experience required. Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Certificates & Licenses:
SolidWorks training certificates a plus.
Physical Activities & Requirements:
Standard Office and Shop Criteria
Working Conditions:
Standard Office and Shop Criteria
About Kirby Corporation
Kirby Corporation is a leading provider of marine transportation services in the United States. The company operates a fleet of over 800 vessels, including tank barges, towboats, and offshore support vessels. Kirby's customers include major oil companies, petrochemical producers, and agricultural companies. The company is committed to safety and environmental stewardship and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. Kirby is headquartered in Houston, Texas and was founded in 1921. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KEX.
