Title:  Mechanical Designer III

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Vocational training in Design or related discipline
• A minimum of 6 years of mechanical design experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in CAD 3D modeling & 2D drawing

Preferred:

• 4 years’ experience with fixture/equipment Design
• Associates Degree in related discipline.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks 3D modeling & 2D drawing
• Basic knowledge in Adobe InDesign & Adobe Illustrator

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong working knowledge in Design Tools (i.e., CAD Modeling, Engineering Drawing and Tolerancing)
• Demonstrated ability to understand ergonomics and safety and effectively apply to design recommendations and improvements
• Strong working knowledge of machining and fabrication processes
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal communication and technical writing skills
• Proficiency utilizing the MS Office Suite (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook)
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Working knowledge of inspection methods
• Basic knowledge in Tolerance Stack analysis
• Demonstrates technical collaboration and willingness to share expertise with others
• Exemplifies flexibility and resourcefulness; responds deftly to a variety of challenges and situations
• Ability to understand complexity, anticipate problems, and proactively diagnose
• Apply solid cognitive ability to collecting, processing, and disseminating information
• Ability to have a positive impact on others in support of company goals and a healthy work environment
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to adapt behaviors and activities during times of change and handle unexpected situations with little to no guidance

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
• Ability to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment, such as printer, telephone, etc.
• Ability to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Ability to operate lab instrumentation and equipment
• Ability to lift and move 20 lbs

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop 2D component and assembly drawings from solid models applying fundamentals of ASME Y14.5
• Manage drawing Design Change Orders through the review approval process
• Modify existing 3D models at the direction of engineers
• Develop new 3D models with input from the cross functional teams
• Develop labeling and packaging documentation with input from PD, Regulatory, and Human Factors
• Support the PDM system
• Support the development and analysis of tolerance stack-ups
• May provide technical guidance and coaching of other designers