Designer

PlayCore Careers • Fort Payne, AL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for using software tools to create concept models and final production models for new custom commercial products. The designer will participate in early concept work, explore connection details and materials, and convert concepts into finalized models for shop drawings and installation manuals. The position requires producing sound designs quickly and working effectively in a fast-paced environment, from initial concept to final product. The designer will also provide input to drafters, check their work, study models, build prototypes, and participate in playground installations to gain product knowledge. All designs must adhere to commercial safety guidelines.

Requirements

• Four (4) year degree in industrial or mechanical design (or equivalent experience in these areas).
• Knowledge of materials and methods of manufacturing.
• Ability to work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Proficient in computer software for design work and layouts.
• Able to utilize computer software programs for creating reports, presentations, etc.
• Able to utilize 2-D and 3-D computer modeling techniques for new product design.
• Two (2) years AutoCAD experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office family of programs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Physically able to perform job functions, which may require field installation of new products.
• Ability to use a computer, with or without reasonable accommodation, including the use of a keyboard to type or through a speech to text application.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds (50 pounds is the max).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AutoDesk Inventor.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently use AutoDesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and other software tools to produce accurate concept models and final production models.
• Participate in early concept work and development of new custom commercial products, including metal tubing, roto-molded plastic, routed polyethylene, cable, and sheet metal products.
• Explore connection details and materials to implement in new product designs.
• Convert product concepts to finalized models and assemblies for generating shop drawings and installation manuals.
• Produce sound designs in a short time frame and work well under the pressure of a fast-paced environment.
• Create and follow designs from initial concept to final product.
• Provide input to drafters on work required for project completion and check output for accuracy.
• Take ideas or concepts and put them on paper using sketching and drawing skills.
• Study models, build prototypes and participate in playground installations to increase knowledge of GT products.
• Work within commercial safety guidelines on all new product designs.
• Other duties may be assigned by Manager.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer status.
• Individuals with disabilities can request accommodation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level