Product Designer - LOTIS - Lake Orion

Join Our Team and Mold Tomorrow's Innovations in Plastics Manufacturing Our Commitment At Vantage Plastics, we are dedicated to becoming a premier employer. Our commitment to achieving this goal is centered on fostering individual development, ensuring world-class safety, and enhancing integration and process automation. We prioritize the growth and career advancement of every team member, creating a safe and healthy work environment. By streamlining our operations and implementing advanced technologies, we drive innovation and efficiency. Join Vantage Plastics as we create a future where excellence, safety, and innovation thrive. Position: Product Designer - LOTIS - Lake Orion Location: Orion, MI Job Id: 261 # of Openings: 1 Job Summary: A Product Designer must be able to create a range of simple to complex 3D CAD models and accurate 2D drawings, apply mechanical design principles to products, tooling, fixtures, and automation, work with the entire Engineering Department, and report directly to the Engineering Manager. Duties/Responsibilities Create 3D conceptual designs & 2D drawings for various injection molded products - within a reasonable time frame Develop ergonomic mechanisms for various mechanical applications Create prototype-intent 3D models and corresponding tooling files for suppliers Create 3D CAD tooling fixtures for product processing Work with Project Engineers to write up changes to a prototype/production tool; update 3D CAD & prints accordingly Make sure projects have all necessary documentation including but not limited to ISO9001:2005 documents Work with management to identify areas of improvement; set & reach company rocks/goals Assist fellow Product Designers in concept/design of their projects Maintain a clean, organized, & safe working environment Lead small R&D projects Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, mechanisms, fixtures for manufacturing applications Apply design-for-manufacturing and design-for-assembly principles to improve reliability, manufacturability, safety, and cycle time Performs other related duties as assigned Additional experience with SolidWorks, CATIA, FEA analysis, Moldflow software, machine/automation design, robotics or controls integration, and ERP (PLEX) would be beneficial Required Skills/Abilities: Knowledge & proficiency in SolidWorks or an equivalent 3D parametric modelling software Create, acquire, analyze, or interpret information in a logical manner & then translate that into 3D CAD models that can also easily be picked up by another team member Computer proficiency, attention to detail, good work ethic, able to troubleshoot problems Understand both English & Metric systems of measurement On occasion, be able to use measuring tools such as tape measure, calipers, protractors, dividers, & scales (not an exhaustive list) Ability to read & understand engineering drawings, have advanced math skills Strong understanding of mechanical design fundamentals including mechanisms, tolerances, fits, materials, fasteners and fabricated/machined components Ability to develop designs from concept through detailed drawings, fabrication, assembly, debugging, and production implementation Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain performance in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. 5+ years of experience in product design, mechanical design, and/or automation design required; injection molded product experience strongly preferred. Supervisory Responsibilities: None. Physical Requirements: Must be able to work in noisy environments Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Assist in light assembly and packaging, as needed #J-18808-Ljbffr Vantage Plastics