Mechanical Designer

WAGSTAFF INC•Spokane Valley, WA

1d•$23 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Wagstaff manufactures equipment for aluminum producers, who process formed aluminum into parts and products you use every day. This role applies mechanical design knowledge to the design development and production of Wagstaff casting equipment. The Mechanical Designer 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. They will create design documents necessary for equipment production, update and revise mechanical drawings, and prepare and release design documents to Manufacturing. Proficiency will be developed in estimating hours for design tasks, meeting goals with respect to planned hours and production schedules, and interfacing with Purchasing, Demand Management, and shop floor personnel. The role also involves keeping the work area clean, abiding by company policies, and potentially working in excess of 40 hours per week to achieve business objectives. Additionally, the designer may train other team members in 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

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
In order to achieve business objectives, 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