Mechanical Designer II

American Equipment HR LLC•Salt Lake City, UT

57d

About The Position

American Equipment Holdings, is one of the leading overhead crane solutions providers in the United States. Over the years, our ability to grow and set ourselves apart from the competition is the result of a tried and true philosophy – take care of our customers and take care of our people. We also believe that our people matter, which is why we are committed to providing our team members with competitive wages, attractive benefit offerings, and abundant training offerings. As one of the fastest growing companies in our industry, new opportunities are regularly available that enable our team members to develop, grow, and pursue their career passions. Position Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Mechanical Designer II with a strong background in crane design and advanced proficiency in SolidWorks. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design, hold a SolidWorks Professional Certification (CSWP), and preferably possess the Certified SolidWorks Expert (CSWE) credential. This role involves designing custom crane systems and components, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring designs meet performance, safety, and manufacturing standards.

Requirements

SolidWorks Professional Certification (CSWP) required, Certified SolidWorks Expert (CSWE) preferred
Experience with PDM and part creation.
Strong 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 CMAA, ANSI/ASME, OSHA specifications & requirements
Proficient in Microsoft Office software
Bachelor’s degree, or Associate degree, or Technical certificate
5+ years of mechanical design experience, preferably in crane design or heavy equipment industries.

Responsibilities

Design and develop crane systems, components, and assemblies using SolidWorks
Use Automated 3D Models and adapt Models for project drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and project management teams 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
Self-sufficient, assist with technical and engineering documents as needed
Interact with design professionals, customers, and suppliers to engineer project
Assists with project technical drawings, calculations, and submittals.
3D design work, ability to execute moderate to complex design projects
Design, models, size and specifies components, create detailing and BOM
Assists with project documentation including submittal and fabrication drawings, Bill of Materials, spare parts lists, operation and maintenance manuals, and As-Built drawings
Ensures designs are cost effective and meet American Equipment’s standards
Reads and understands customers additional requirements
Performs field surveys, fabrication shop inspections and quality checks as needed
Learn, utilize, and implement continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, TOC, 6s, APICS, & 80/20
Responsible for directing or executing corrective action when shop problems are encountered, performs root cause analysis
Follows all ISO quality control procedures
Scan, file, and save all documents pertaining to the job
Keep accurate time for each job
Any other responsibilities assigned by Design Manager & Lead Designer