Mechanical Designer

Job Description:
Develop detailed drawings and related detail specifications of air handling products and systems. Create buyout component bills of materials and equipment shipping lists. Work closely with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing on product development and improvement.
Use computer aided design/drafting equipment and software to modify standard drawings and detail new components to meet job specifications as outlined in job submittals. (Primary work is with sheet metal, aluminum extrusions, and structural steel. Primary products are HVAC units, plenum and grid, electrical buyouts and fan/motor frames.)

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Confer with sales and engineering personnel and prepare modifications as required.
  
• Analyze test reports, engineering sketches and related data and drawings to determine if design meets functional requirement specifications and feasibility due to size, shape, and arrangement of parts.
  
• Work from rough sketches and verbal instructions to produce manufacturing product layout, detail, assembly drawings, and bills of material.
  
• Identify buyout components and produce summary for purchasing department.
  
• Itemize all ship loose components and plant in the shipments file.
  
• Work with manufacturing personnel to clarify or resolve problems and modify designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce productions problems and ensure compliance specifications.
  
• Support engineering and manufacturing with development of prototype equipment.
  

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree, or equivalent
  
• Drafting Certification
  
• Fluent in the use of AutoCAD and Inventor
  
• Familiarity in sheet metal based manufacturing environment helpful
  
• Knowledge of sheet metal layout, bend allowances and tolerances as well as structural steel detailing and welding practices.
  
• Strong mathematical skills, analytical and overall computer skills
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
  
• Ability to work within a team environment - Time management, organization and multi-tasking skills - Strong experience in meeting deadlines and timely customer requests - Must understand and promote the manufacturing process and exhibit the ability to meet demanding production schedules.
  

Essential Mental Functions:

• Communicates effectively in written and spoken form.
  
• Possesses excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
  
• Exhibits good decision making and analytical problem solving abilities.
  
• Demonstrates strong multi-tasking capabilities and organizational skills.
  
• Works effectively in a team environment.
  
• Works effectively in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.
  

Essential Physical Functions:

• Lift up to 50lbs.
  
• Sit or stand for up to 95 percent of work hours.
  
• Periodic visits to the manufacturing facility with seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure.
  

Disclaimer:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at a time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.