Mechanical Designer

This position will be responsible for preparing CAD models, drawings & BOMs of mechanical components, equipment & machinery using AUTODESK Inventor software. This role will also resolve any mechanical and/or fabrication issues associated with CAD drawings. A wide degree of creativity, latitude, and judgment will be required in order to successfully fulfill this role.

Duties and Essential Job Functions:

• Preparing drawings of mechanical components, equipment & machinery using AUTOCAD Inventor software program.
• Prepare documentation for procurement and manufacturing, including but not limited to
• Documentation to include but not limited to Engineering Change Notices, Deviations, Waivers, New Part Number requests
• May be involved in the fabrication, operation, application, installation, and/or repair of mechanical products
• May also participate in designing special modifications to existing machinery or parts
• Directly support manufacturing personnel in the preparation of detailed design, testing and prototype/production fabrication
• Continuously strive to reduce manufacturing costs through design improvement and consultation with the manufacturing, customer service, sales departments, and suppliers
• Work in accordance with all legislation and company policy requirements pertaining to employee safety, health and wellness

Education and Experience:

• 5 or more years relevant CAD drafting experience with heavy industrial mobile equipment in the construction, mining, agriculture, forestry, military, or other related industry
• An Associate's or Bachelors degree in a related field

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

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• Must be able to produce a full manufacturing specification package including engineering BOMs
• Proficient in using 3-D modeling tools (Autodesk Inventor preferred)
• Proficient in using 2-D drawing tools (Autodesk AutoCAD preferred)
• Basic understanding of analytical tools such as FEA and or MathCAD (Preferred)
• Strong knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Familiarity with DFMEA preferred
• Must demonstrate professional communication, problem solving, and self-management skills
• Experienced and skilled in 2D drawing construction in AutoCAD 2010 or newer.
• Must possess strong mechanical aptitude and be detailed orientated
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to interact effectively with colleagues and vendors
• Ability to work well independently, as well as collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to use professional concepts and company policies and procedures to solve a limited range of complex problems requiring the regular use of ingenuity and innovation
• Demonstrated ability to meet schedule and cost goals