Mechanical Designer

Wagstaff•Spokane Valley, WA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wagstaff manufactures equipment for aluminum producers, who process formed aluminum into parts and products you use every day. As a Mechanical Designer, you will apply mechanical design knowledge to the design development and production of Wagstaff casting equipment. You will become familiar with Wagstaff equipment, associated design criteria, design tools, and business software with respect to a limited number of products/areas of standard complexity. You will create design documents necessary for equipment production according to documented design procedures and as directed by the responsible Engineer(s), and update and revise mechanical drawings per instructions from design reviews, redlines, NPR tags, etc. You will also prepare and release design documents to Manufacturing, become proficient at estimating hours to complete design tasks, and meeting goals with respect to planned hours and production schedule. Interfacing with Purchasing, Demand Management, and shop floor personnel will be required to effectively design and support the manufacturer of equipment. You will also keep equipment and work area clean and orderly, abide by company policies, and may be required to work weeks in excess of 40 hours to achieve business objectives. Additionally, you may train other team members in support of basic departmental processes and equipment design methods, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

AA or AS Degree in Engineering Technological field or equivalent experience.
Experience with SolidWorks highly preferred.
Effective oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Acquires basic knowledge and develops skills in a limited number of specific practice areas.
Applies prescribed and/or standard techniques and procedures in accordance with established criteria to perform assigned tasks.
Exercises limited judgment on details of work and in application of standard methods for conventional work.
Works on products of standard complexity or portions of projects.
Acquires an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.
Designs a complete system, component, or process of standard complexity.
Acquires an understanding of standard business tools and their application to assigned tasks.
Prepares complete project documents related to a limited number of specific products/areas.
Exercise critical thinking in the design of standard equipment.
Coordinates with other designers and members of other departments as necessary.
Receives specific direction on assigned tasks, and general review of all aspects of work.
Receives specific direction with respect to day to day task priorities.

Responsibilities

Become familiar with Wagstaff equipment, associated design criteria, design tools, and business software with respect to a limited number of products/areas of standard complexity.
Apply this knowledge to the design of equipment as assigned.
Create design documents necessary for equipment production according to documented design procedures and as directed by the responsible Engineer(s).
Update and revise mechanical drawings per instructions from design reviews, redlines, NPR tags, etc.
Prepare and release design documents to Manufacturing.
Become proficient at estimating hours to complete design tasks.
Become proficient at meeting goals with respect to planned hours and production schedule.
Become proficient at interfacing with Purchasing, Demand Management, and shop floor personnel as required to effectively design and support the manufacturer of equipment as required.
Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly.
Abide by company policies.
Work weeks in excess of 40 hours may be required.
Train other team members in support of basic departmental processes and equipment design methods.
Other duties as assigned.