Designer..II

INVACARE•Elyria, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

With minimal supervision, perform all the duties of the Designer I position. Provide design leadership through concept, prototype, pre-production and ECN release Provide sustaining design support to existing products. Ability to lead segments of a project from concept development through final release ensuring the overall project schedule and functional requirements are met. Analyze structures/mechanisms and recommend design improvements utilizing engineering software (COSMOS and Dynamic Designer preferred). Design complex components and assemblies utilizing CAD/Solid Modeling software with minimal supervision. Perform design tasks incorporating knowledge of equipment capabilities, application techniques and design limitations. Coordinate with internal/external model shops to obtain models/prototypes of designs using, but not limited to, SLA, SLS and LOM and apply knowledge of current technology to discover alternate prototyping techniques. Generate files for various prototyping techniques. Collaborate with multiple departments in troubleshooting and assist in determining desired outcome for new and existing products and tooling. Communication with suppliers to optimize designs for cost and functionality. Work with engineers and marketing staff in dynamic conceptual stages of projects. Create ECN/ECR’s, test procedures and requests. Ensure that all product development processes and activities conform to Invacare’s quality system. In collaboration with QA/RA and in a pro-active manner, ensure that product development processes and activities meet appropriate domestic and international safety and quality standards. Complete all required training applicable to assigned position. Exhibit positivity, flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.

Requirements

Two (2) years of college or an Associates Degree in Drafting, Engineering, or Engineering Technologies preferred
Five to seven (5 - 7) years of design experience including design layout, assembly, and detail drawing experience; with a minimum of three (3) years of experience working with Solid Modeling. (Solidworks preferred)
Experience working with an ECR/ECN process and manufacturing BOM systems
Strong understanding of multiple manufacturing processes with the ability to design for manufacture
Knowledge of multiple CAD software and operating systems (Solidworks, ProE and NT preferred)
Proven ability with single and multiple component manufacturing techniques including sheet metal bending, metal stamping, fabrication, extruding, injection molding and blow molding
Successful experience in data file generation for 3D modeling systems
Self-directed regarding project goals with excellent organizational and time management skills
Demonstrated teamwork skills
Effective communication skills

Responsibilities

Provide design leadership through concept, prototype, pre-production and ECN release
Provide sustaining design support to existing products
Lead segments of a project from concept development through final release ensuring the overall project schedule and functional requirements are met
Analyze structures/mechanisms and recommend design improvements utilizing engineering software
Design complex components and assemblies utilizing CAD/Solid Modeling software with minimal supervision
Coordinate with internal/external model shops to obtain models/prototypes of designs
Collaborate with multiple departments in troubleshooting and assist in determining desired outcome for new and existing products and tooling
Communication with suppliers to optimize designs for cost and functionality
Work with engineers and marketing staff in dynamic conceptual stages of projects
Create ECN/ECR’s, test procedures and requests
Ensure that all product development processes and activities conform to Invacare’s quality system
Ensure that product development processes and activities meet appropriate domestic and international safety and quality standards
Complete all required training applicable to assigned position
Exhibit positivity, flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required