Designer

AAR Corp•Cadillac, MI

15d

About The Position

The Designer develops complex engineering products, processes, and equipment, including specifications and assembly and manufacturing sequences for company products and manufacturing or assembly equipment. The role uses CAD systems extensively and applies creative problem-solving skills to develop alternative designs. The Designer independently develops original designs or adapts existing designs based on general instructions about their purpose and parameters. The role may supervise Detailers on projects and assignments, participate in initial studies and cost estimates, and recommend changes that facilitate manufacturing and assembly. The Designer also prepares preliminary drawings, sketches, and diagrams to confirm design concepts, prepares bills of materials and standards or specifications, and contributes to budgets, release dates, and priority schedules. Other duties may be assigned. The role requires maintaining quality controls over assigned activities, effective work relationships within the department, company, and community, and the professional competence needed to perform assigned responsibilities. The Designer works in an engineering office and manufacturing facility, may occasionally assist production during initial design builds or troubleshoot design issues, and may travel to customer sites.

Requirements

Able to interpret and produce mechanical drawings, including working knowledge of ASME Y14.100 Engineering Drawing Practices and ASME Y14.5 Dimensioning and Tolerancing standards and practices.
Experience using 2D and 3D CAD software.
Computer literacy, including file management, email, and Microsoft Office software.
Able to analyze engineering sketches, specifications, and related data to develop drawing and documentation content.
Able to work independently and collaborate with small teams in product design, development, and support.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and computer literacy.
Strong mechanical aptitude and visualization and conceptualizing skills.
Knowledge of engineering principles, techniques, methods, and their application.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Able to manage and prioritize time effectively while managing multiple projects and tasks.
Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or four years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Occasionally lift and carry up to 15 pounds.
Able to work at a PC for hours at a time.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Creo software is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop original designs or adaptations of existing designs independently, following general instructions about purpose and parameters.
Use CAD systems to design engineering products, processes, equipment, and manufacturing or assembly equipment.
May supervise Detailers in completing projects or assignments.
Participate in initial project studies and cost estimates, and suggest changes that facilitate manufacturing and assembly.
Prepare preliminary drawings, sketches, and diagrams to confirm design approach and technique.
Prepare bills of materials, standards, and specifications.
Participate in developing budgets, release dates, and priority schedule charts.
Maintain adequate and continuous quality controls over assigned activities.
Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department, company, and community.
Maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary to perform assigned responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.