Manufacturing Designer (Inventor)

Western Partitions • Wilsonville, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Western Partitions, Inc. (WPI) is a leading interior and exterior contracting firm in the US, known for its superior contracting services in various areas including drywall, prefabrication, metal studs, acoustical systems, and more. Headquartered in Wilsonville, Oregon, WPI has a wide reach across the West. Since 1972, WPI has built a reputation for award-winning construction, prioritizing integrity, safety, and efficiency, with a significant portion of business coming from repeat customers. The company prides itself on its service-oriented, fast-track approach, attention to detail, and a strong emphasis on communication, trust, and respect. The Manufacturing Designer's objective is to produce accurate models or drawings based on WPI’s area of work, requiring minimal assistance for most assignments. The role reports directly to the BIM Manager and primarily involves creating manufacturing component models and drawings using Autodesk Inventor, processing parts lists or bills of materials, and resolving design, manufacturing, supplier, and field issues. The designer will also contribute to Standard Operating Procedures for technical documentation, prepare layouts for various project phases, manage CAD model vault interfaces, and develop BIM content. Additional tasks include modeling WPI elements, illustrating contractor questions, distributing new/revised models, and creating 2D details for shop drawings, potentially involving heavy steel, sheet metal, and plastic parts. The role requires understanding and complying with WPI policies and safety programs, taking direction from the construction and engineering team, and ensuring accuracy based on other trades' designs.

Requirements

• High school diploma and/or GED.
• Completion of a degree or certificate in CAD technology or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of employment with a design or construction firm.
• Demonstrate the ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal English language communication skills.
• Ability to use independent judgement, problem-solving ability, self-starting, and ability to prioritize based on relevant factors.
• Ability to prioritize personal workload and recognize priority conflicts and seek guidance for resolution.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in team environment, multitask, think critically, and problem-solve.
• Two years’ work experience with Autodesk Inventor.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of BIM/VDC Technology & Other Software: Revit, Navisworks (Manage), Bluebeam, Solidworks, Procore, BOX, Dropbox, Sharepoint, Plangrid, Autodesk Forma.
• General understanding of interoperability between software used to accomplish own discipline tasks.
• Familiarity with data center or industrial construction.
• Mechanical, Electrical, or Piping modelling.
• Knowledge of ASME Y14 drafting standards.

Responsibilities

• Create models and drawings of manufacturing components using Autodesk Inventor.
• Process/create parts lists or bill of materials for various assembly levels.
• Resolve design, manufacturing, supplier, and field issues through structured modeling and drafting methods.
• Communicate, collaborate, and ensure an efficient transition from R&D programmatic design to production.
• Contribute to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for technical documentation processes, focusing on continual improvement of department performance.
• Prepare layouts for design collaboration, construction, lifting, transportation, assembly, and installation.
• Manage efficient saving, naming, and CAD model vault interface.
• Develop BIM Content for projects.
• Create models related to WPI work.
• Model WPI elements using Architect, Structural, and MEP backgrounds.
• Develop models to illustrate contractor questions and solutions.
• Distribute new and revised models showing changes and RFI answers.
• Create 2D detailing for shop drawings, including heavy steel, sheet metal, and plastic parts.
• Understand and comply with all WPI policies, procedures, and corporate safety programs.
• Take direction from WPI construction and engineering team and translate to the model or drawing.
• Ensure construction document accuracy based on other trades or designs such as architectural, structural, and MEP models.
• Produce various documents or drawings for various requirements to support the project and field team.
• Identify conflicts, incomplete or ambiguous design information.
• Create new library components.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Incentive bonus plan
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option
• Life insurance, accidental death, and disability benefits
• Flexible paid time off policy and paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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