Senior Designer

Milwaukee Tool•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Designer is responsible for transforming the technical requirements into functional designs and precise 3D CAD models, integrating industrial design concepts, creating detailed drawings and product documentation. This role involves supporting engineers with generating potential design solutions for technical challenges, mechanism analysis, as well as evaluating prototypes and competitive tools to help guide design decisions. The Senior Designer also mentors new designers, guides engineers on CAD best practices, and communicates effectively with the team to ensure manufacturability and design efficiency.

Requirements

Requires a technical Associate Degree
Minimum of 7 years of experience in designing, drafting and computer modeling and related technical assignments
Utilize mechanical design skills and ability to develop creative design solutions
Siemens NX or similar 3D CAD software experience
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with the methods and materials used to manufacture tools
Strong mechanical design skills and ability to develop creative design solutions

Responsibilities

Highly capable of taking design requirements and creating 3D models and functional designs
Design components for processes such as die casting, plastic injection molding, powdered metal, MIM, sheet metal stamping and screw machine
Highly efficient in incorporating Industrial Design concepts into CAD models, including complex surfacing
Create drawings, product BOMs and change notices for release and/or change distribution
Support Engineers in analysis, research, and solutions for complex technical challenges
Actively participate in project team meetings and help to drive cross functional decisions
Evaluate and analyze prototype and competitive tools to help the engineers make informed decisions on design direction
Support tolerance stack-up analysis for assemblies of varying complexity
Proficient with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and able to apply to designs in a practical manner
Support the gathering and analysis of information and test data that will be used to help drive decisions pertaining to the design of assemblies and components
Ability to balance multiple complex projects and special assignments within typical workload
Proficient at communicating with team member regarding, part design, manufacturability, and requirements
Provide guidance on CAD to engineers and mentor new Designers
Builds and influences organizational CAD standards and best practices
Performs other duties as assigned