Assembly Project Designer

JR Metal Works LLC•Kewaunee, WI

About The Position

The Assembly Project Designer is responsible for designing, modeling, and supporting complex assemblies from concept through production and installation. This role serves as a technical bridge between customers, suppliers, and internal production teams, ensuring designs are accurate, manufacturable, and aligned with customer specifications, quality standards, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Proficiency in SolidWorks software and technical drawing creation.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tolerancing, and assembly design.
Ability to interpret customer prints, specifications, and design requirements.
Effective communication skills with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional internal teams.
Demonstrated problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Create and review technical drawings to ensure compliance with customer specifications, internal standards, and manufacturing capabilities.
Develop and maintain job travelers to support accurate and efficient production execution.
Perform tolerance analysis on critical assemblies to ensure proper fit, function, and performance.
Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and internal project stakeholders to review designs and implement changes as needed.
Modify and refine designs to correct operating, quality, or production issues.
Provide installation support as required to ensure successful implementation of designed assemblies.
Attend team and project meetings to provide progress updates, review project timelines, strategize next steps, and stay informed on emerging product lines.
Ensure required inserts and related components are ordered by end of day (EOD) to support production schedules.
Review bin inventory status by end of day (EOD) and communicate needs to prevent production delays.
Model new parts in accordance with customer prints and engineering requirements.
Uphold JR Metal Works’ quality standards, documentation requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives.