Lead Designer

Lead DesignerThe primary focus of the Lead Designer is to monitor and direct the flow of a job through the design and engineering phases of Therma-Tron-X, Inc. equipment. The Lead Designer takes direction from the Vice President of Engineering and reports progress to the Project Engineer.General responsibilities include:Review sales drawings and new conceptsDesign systemsSupport and direct R & D projectsDelegate the detailing to the CAD DetailersFollow progress and check drawings on work completed by DetailersMonitor and report on requisitions and the status of materials for a job, particularly items that require long lead timesCreate completion dates and deadlines for each phase and drawing of jobInsure coordination between final drawings and actual equipment prior to shippingEvaluate a job upon completion for its strengths and weaknesses and make recommendationsSpecific day to day responsibilities include:Report the status of jobs by phase each week:Provide a list of jobs and phases to the Vice President of Engineering before the Production Meeting, including release dates or proposed release dates for each phase.Designate the progress of each phase by percent (100% = released to the shop)Provide a status report on parts and materials with long lead times. Include requisition dates.Comment of any other significant issues including:Major design changesDrawings on hold due to pending decisions by PE's, customers, etc.Delays in the release of drawingsJobs taking priority this weekPending, unresolved problemsCommunications and follow-up:Delegate workflow to the DetailersEnsure that drawings are complete and accurate before release to the shop. Check with the PE if necessary.Update Detailers on design changes, standards, etc. that come from Management OR the shopEnsure coordination of responsibilities with TTX Environmental to provide overlap of system layout and designAddress questions/suggestions/problems from key shop personnel that pertain to specific drawings. Communicate corrections and changes to Detailers.Improvement and problem resolution:Brainstorming session, use "multiple brains" to solve problems and develop ideasIdentify areas for improvement including:Miscommunication between departmentsRecurring design problems, common errorsMissing, incorrect or double ordered partsInaccurate or incomplete drawingsDevelopment:Review the entire engineering process and make written recommendations for improvements in designs and processesDistribute copies of recommendations to key personnelCommunicate approved changes to Detailers and follow-up on future drawingsRequirements:3 – 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environmentBachelors degree in Mechanical or Electrical EngineeringProficient in AutoCADPossess an assertive, self-driving attitude