Mechanical Designer I

American Equipment HR•Salt Lake City, UT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Designer-I is an entry-level engineering design position responsible for supporting the design and fabrication of overhead crane systems and related equipment. The Designer-I uses company-developed 3D automated design models, engineering standards, configuration tools, and established design practices to develop accurate customer submittal drawings and complete fabrication drawing sets. This position works under the direction of experienced Modelers, Designers and Engineers and is intended to develop proficiency in overhead crane design, mechanical and structural detailing, fabricating processes, drawing standards, and product configuration. Mechanical Design-I has a career path through three levels of Design. The Designer-I is primarily responsible for the accurate application of established designs and standards, rather than performing independent engineering analysis or developing new engineered solutions.

Requirements

SolidWorks 3D mechanical design and experience with PDM and part creation preferred.
Understanding of mechanical systems, materials, and fabrication processes
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Effective communication and teamwork abilities
Legacy AutoCAD utilization
In depth understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Understanding of basic engineering principles
Familiar with industry codes of CMAA, ANSI/ASME, OSHA, preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office software

Nice To Haves

SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Assignments are prioritized, but have multiple timelines and deliverables.
Learn to read and understand customer specifications and industry requirements.
Prepare customer submittal drawings.
Prepare fabrication drawing packages.
Incorporate redlines from Fabrication into equipment models for As-Builts.
Accuracy of information obtained, recorded, used and published, is essential.
Further develop skills in producing drawings with drawing standards and industry practices.
Follow Company policies, procedures and documentation requirements.
Adhere to all safety training and participation requirements.
Use Automated 3D design models and adapt Models for project drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
Collaborate with engineering, fabrication, and project management to ensure design meets customer needs and the Company’s design requirements.
Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure designs meet applicable industry standards and safety regulations.
Able to execute Kit and Simple 3D design work.
Create detailed Bills of Material from modeling for the ERP system.
Learn, utilize, and implement continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, TOC, 6s, APICS, & 80/20
Scan, file, and save all documents pertaining to the job
Keep accurate time for each job
Any other responsibilities assigned by 3D Design Lead