Mechanical Designer

Design and Drawing

• Utilize SolidWorks to create detailed designs and drawings for welded assemblies, laser cutting, forming, and assembly processes.
• Create sheet metal CAD models per customer specifications.
• Analyze designs for manufacturability considering shop limitations.
• Ensure all designs meet company standards, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Accurately estimate job costs and timescales.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to optimize part designs for cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and ease of manufacture.
• Recommend alternative materials, modify part geometry, or simplify assembly processes as needed.

Production Responsibilities

• Convert designs into work orders, ensuring a seamless transition from design to production.
• Generate drawings and CAD packages for release to production.
• Design welding and assembly fixtures to minimize process times.
• Work with shop leads, supervisors, and quality control to ensure the final product meets manufacturability and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with the Engineering Manager in production and capacity planning to optimize workflows and resources.

Customer Focus

• Engage directly with customers to understand their requirements and ensure satisfaction with the final product.
• Ensure a positive customer experience by delivering high-quality designs and responsive support.

Collaboration and Communication

• Communicate complex manufacturing and design ideas to diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with the manufacturing, welding, laser cutting, and assembly teams to ensure designs are feasible and optimized for production.
• Provide support and guidance on engineering-related issues.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and collaboration skills for clear and effective information exchange.

Estimating

• Develop accurate and detailed job estimates, considering material costs, labor, and production time.
• Provide clear and concise cost estimates to customers, ensuring transparency and accuracy.
• Utilize the ERP system to streamline the estimation process and ensure consistency.
  Continuous Improvement
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and manufacturing processes.
• Identify areas for improvement and suggest actionable solutions to optimize design and production workflows.

Documentation

• Prepare image-driven reports for customer approvals.
• Maintain ISO documentation for project tracking.
• Communicate manufacturing process possibilities and limitations to various stakeholders.
• Prepare work instructions for team members.
• Collaborate in training sessions to acquire new skills in manufacturing processes and software.