Designer (Weld Fixture)

PlayCore Careers • Fort Payne, AL

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About The Position

The Designer (Weld Fixture) works with design, engineering, and shop personnel to develop and validate product and fixture designs. The role establishes and documents design parameters, applies shop standards for manufacturing processes, materials, and drafting, and finalizes 3D models and assemblies in Autodesk Inventor. The Designer participates in design reviews, supports manufacturing during production, and helps ensure designs are feasible and cost-effective. The position requires attention to detail, timely project delivery, and periodic communication about strategic project progress. Travel of less than 10% is required. Other duties may be assigned by a Manager or Supervisor.

The role requires the ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees. The Designer must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Communication among shop personnel, designers, and engineers is required.

The work involves frequent walking and sitting, using hands and fingers, handling or feeling, reaching, and talking or listening. Occasional lifting or moving of up to 40 pounds is required. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment is usually quiet, except in the manufacturing environment, where PPE may be required.

Requirements

• A Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design degree and/or 5 years of relevant work experience is required.
• Previous experience as an Engineer, Designer, or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor.
• Experience with Excel and Word is required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to communicate among shop personnel, designers, and engineers.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator, and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Work with design to determine product direction and overall goals.
• Perform analysis and calculations to validate design concepts.
• Learn and apply shop standards for manufacturing processes, material best practices, and drafting standards.
• Establish and document design parameters.
• Conduct design reviews and provide feedback to ensure designs meet manufacturing specifications.
• Finalize 3D models and assemblies in Autodesk Inventor and ensure files meet current standards.
• Work with shop personnel and engineers to understand project scope, best practices, and functionality.
• Support manufacturing teams during production and ensure designs are feasible and cost-effective to produce.
• Stay up to date with material shortages, standards, and best practices.
• Deliver projects effectively and on time, with strong attention to detail.
• Periodically communicate progress on strategic projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a Manager or Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed