Designer II

AKG of America Inc • Mebane, NC

12h

About The Position

The Designer is responsible for creating and finalizing 3D models and detailed production drawings to support manufacturing operations. Working closely with engineers, this role translates design concepts into accurate, production-ready documentation, including bills of materials and technical specifications. The Designer manages and updates design data using systems such as SAP, ensures compliance with company drafting standards, and supports revisions through engineering change processes. Strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to organize and communicate complex information are essential.

The position operates in a manufacturing environment with a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, accountability, respect, and continuous improvement. Employees must follow company safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment in designated areas. The role involves sitting most of the time and standing occasionally, with possible bending, stooping, pulling, pushing, twisting, and turning.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in mechanical drafting/design.
• At least 5 years of experience in design/manufacturing.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to organize complex technical data for management and other departments.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Expert technical knowledge in full utilization of information management.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Strong strategic design ability.
• Experience as a creative problem solver.
• Strong relationship-management experience and skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and close attention to detail.
• Strong technical skills and expert-level knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to prioritize and make independent decisions about priorities, provide context, and give direction with an understanding of the big picture.
• Commitment to AKG’s Corporate Principles.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Complete and formalize 3D models developed by Design Engineers.
• Generate production drawings, including GD&T, in accordance with AKG and applicable drawing standards.
• Revise existing detail and assembly production drawings through the ECM process.
• Use SAP data-management systems to store and manage CAD data securely and in an organized manner.
• Generate bills of material for loading into SAP.
• Follow AKG drawing and design standards.
• Apply basic engineering knowledge.
• Collaborate with design engineers and cross-functional teams to produce accurate, production-ready drawings and models.
• Communicate technical information and design changes professionally, and consider input from engineers, production teams, and peers.
• Take ownership of the accuracy and timely completion of drawings, models, and bills of materials.
• Identify design issues, inconsistencies, and opportunities to improve design quality, efficiency, and manufacturability.
• Follow company safety rules, procedures, and protocols, use tools and equipment responsibly, and wear required PPE in designated areas.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Shift differential opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning the first of the month after 30 days.
• Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Training and advancement opportunities.
• Employee recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree