Project Designer

JR Metal Works LLC • Kewaunee, WI

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About The Position

The Project Designer creates, reviews, and supports technical designs that meet customer specifications and internal manufacturing requirements. The role collaborates with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure designs are accurate, manufacturable, and aligned with production capabilities. The Project Designer supports projects from design through production and installation, contributing to quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

JR Metal Works describes itself as a growing American manufacturing company that combines precision engineering, modern fabrication technology, and craftsmanship. The company emphasizes quality, safety, teamwork, integrity, problem-solving, employee growth, and opportunities for advancement. Career expectations, skill milestones, and growth pathways are documented through Position Information Sheets, which cover pay progression, responsibility milestones, leadership development, cross-training, advancement, and training or certification expectations.

Requirements

• Proficiency in SolidWorks software and technical drawing creation.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, tolerancing, and assembly design.
• Ability to interpret customer prints, specifications, and technical requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills with internal teams, customers, and suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Create and review technical drawings to ensure compliance with customer specifications, internal standards, and manufacturing requirements.
• Develop and maintain job travelers to support accurate and efficient production execution.
• Perform tolerance analysis on critical assemblies to ensure proper fit, function, and performance.
• Meet with suppliers, customers, and project stakeholders to review designs and implement changes as required.
• Modify and update designs to resolve operating, quality, or production issues.
• Provide installation support as needed to ensure successful implementation of designed components or assemblies.
• Attend team and project meetings to provide progress updates, coordinate with colleagues, plan next steps, and stay informed on emerging product lines.
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to company quality, safety, and continuous improvement standards.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Training, certification, and professional development expectations.
• Cross-training and internal advancement paths.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed