Senior Designer

Senior Designer

Escanaba, MI 1st Shift

Summary

Through proficient use of in-house 3-D modeling programs the Senior Designer will be responsible and accountable for creating models, prints, and illustrations for releasing proprietary products. Using a strong understanding of the principles of revision control and product life cycles, the Senior Designer will support engineering, sales and service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (others may be assigned):

• Create large complex 3-D models and prints using CREO/PDM essentials.
• Experience designing cast and injection molded components, with a strong understanding of DFM principles, tooling considerations, material properties, and production constraints.
• Experience designing sheet metal, fabricated, and welded components/assemblies, with a strong understanding of DFM principles, tooling considerations, material properties, and production constraints.
• Utilize Windchill to store and control engineering models, drawings, and related documents.
• Import, modify and manipulate large complex customer models and prints.
• Fit-up analysis with customer models and EMP proprietary products.
• Release prints using in house ECN system.
• Promote and revise large complex models and prints.
• Interface with suppliers, customers, and internal engineering during release process.
• Provide technical support to department projects through, design, CAD analysis, and test support.
• Specify and participate in testing, fabrication, and assembly of advanced products.
• Independently work on and solve complex design tasks.
• Create presentations on critical design issues.
• Uses GD&T and DFMEA regularly.
• Uses basic DFM techniques.

Interpersonal Skills

• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.

Education and/or Experience

Associate of Science in Engineering or Technical field and 5 relevant years of design CAD related experience or any combination of education or experience.