Mechanical Designer

Our client is seeking a Designer/Drafter to create drawings that exhibit the detail and method of assembly for a variety of machinery and components.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Produce correct and complete computer-generated drawings and 3D models for parts, assemblies and projects using Autodesk Inventor
• Work directly with Engineer, Vendors, Purchasing and Shop Foreman to coordinate the production and release of drawings and projects for fabrication and construction
• Perform necessary calculations for preparation of clear, complete and accurate drawings using standards for dimensions and tolerances
• Produce Bills of Material and work instructions
• Assist with the establishment of and adherence to drafting standards
• Assist in design reviews, safety reviews and cost manufacturing reviews
• Work with Engineer and staff to set scheduling priorities and ensure these timelines are met
• Work on several design projects simultaneously and lead small sized projects on occasion
• Migrate existing project data to Autodesk Vault document control system and utilize Vault to manage all future project work
• Effectively interface with all levels of personnel including co-workers/company employees, vendors and customers
• Under direction of Engineering, assist in reviewing project requirements, technical specifications and reference drawings to prepare layouts for parts/sub-assemblies from concept phase through commissioning
• Assist in evaluating equipment and making suggestions regarding design revisions to simplify or improve
• Provide design information to generate equipment manuals
• Maintain information, per the organizations standards, in an organized file system, including revisions
• Work with various precision measuring instruments.
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy

Qualifications/Skills:

• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Vault
• Strong in conceptual design
• Must have the ability to transpose hand sketches into computer generated drawings
• Solid understanding of Manufacturing Processes
• Must be able to measure and sketch parts and assemblies as needed
• Knowledge of tolerance and its application to mechanical design
• Complies with all Quality and Safety policies, regulations and instructions
• Problem solving / Reasoning ability
• Project Organizational Skills using logical step-by-step procedures to complete tasks
• Additional Skills Including: Design Planning, Timeline Management, Communications, Team Building and Technical Writing.

Education/Experience:

• Associate's Degree in mechanical drafting or related field, or equivalent technical certificate
• 1-3 years related experience in 3D modeling of parts and assemblies
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor required
• Experience with Autodesk Vault required

Math Ability:

• Basic mathematical computation ability (fractions, percentages, ratios, etc.).
• Compute mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed specifications for component or machinery

Computer Skills:

• Microsoft Office
• Autodesk Inventor
• Autodesk Vault