DESIGNER 4

About the position

Designs components or portions of HVAC systems and modifies existing HVAC designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations. Utilizes computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools such as, AUTOCAD, SHIP CONSTRUCTOR and NAVISWORKS. Gathers information, makes studies, computes calculations, and prepares original rough layouts, sketches to present design proposal. Coordinates design criteria with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material, and planning group such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials, and contractual specifications. Exclude classifications in which incumbents predominantly perform drafting assignments. Extensive knowledge in specialized functions. A wide and comprehensive acquaintance with, and understanding of, both general and specific aspects of the job and their practical application to complex problems and situations ordinarily encountered. Minimal supervision. Work may be done without established procedures. May assist in orienting, training, assigning and checking the work of lower level employees. Often designated as lead worker. Duties & tasks are varied and complex. Serves as a resource to others in the resolution of problems and issues. Contacts are frequent with individuals representing outside organizations, and/or individuals of significant importance within the company. Contacts involve planning and preparation of the communications, require skill, tact, persuasion and/or negotiation to accomplish the objectives of the communication.

Responsibilities

• Design components or portions of HVAC systems.
• Modify existing HVAC designs to develop or improve products.
• Utilize computer-aided design equipment and graphic tools such as AUTOCAD, SHIP CONSTRUCTOR, and NAVISWORKS.
• Gather information, make studies, compute calculations, and prepare original rough layouts and sketches.
• Coordinate design criteria with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material, and planning groups.
• Assist in orienting, training, assigning, and checking the work of lower level employees.
• Serve as a resource to others in the resolution of problems and issues.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 6 years of experience, or a combination of education and 10 years experience.

Nice-to-haves

• High level of experience/efficiency for both AUTOCAD and SHIP CONSTRUCTOR.
• High level of proficiency working with HVAC weidematic.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices.
• On-site health centers.
• Tele-medicine.
• Wellness resources.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Savings plan options (401K).
• Financial education and planning tools.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts.
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.