Designer

The Designer is responsible for preparing clear, complete, and accurate production drawings and creating custom proposals to our customers by performing the following duties.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Creates production drawing, detail dimensioning/geometric tolerances, selection of materials, part relationships, creating detail parts and assemblies. Also designs proposals to customer requirements.

Utilizes knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, mathematics, materials, and manufacturing processes to complete design, including detailing and dimensioning and modeling.

Makes any adjustments or changes from suggestions or observations.

Creates sketches or drawings utilizing image software.

Utilizing CAD to create designs from sketches and reverse engineering

Uses computer aided drafting (CAD) equipment and software.

Adapts customer designs or requirements, utilizing company standard parts where appropriate, and suggests revisions in customer designs as needed.

Prepares perspective or isometric drawings or sketches as directed.

Ability to check other designs from the engineering team.

Performs other tasks as assigned.

Behaves courteously to co-workers and customers, follows directions of supervisors and refrains from loud, aggressive or profane language and behavior.

Regular work attendance. QUALIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Four year degree required with a focus on mechanical design with one to two years related experience. Proficient in Solid Works and or Cadkey/KeyCreator.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as drawings, sketches, and specifications.

Ability to write reports and effectively communicate.

Ability to speak effectively to others and is relationship driven.

Ability to perform advanced CAD operations including 3d modeling and detailing.

Knowledge and understanding of applicable military specifications.

Problem solver and a person who is “hands on”.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time with intermittent standing and walking.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The job requires the ability to handle numerous projects simultaneously.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Safety glasses required upon entering the production area.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office work environment in a manufacturing facility. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.