Mechanical Designer

MECHANICAL DESIGNER
Summary
The Mechanical Designer is responsible for translating customer-provided information into AutoCAD drawings for all Pflow Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor (VRC) product lines to provide an accurate and timely design for the customer's application in accordance with company procedures and policies and codes, regulations and best engineering practices.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.
1. Creates 2D AutoCAD General Arrangement drawings from written product information
2. Determines best design for the customers' application based on provided documentation, customer quotation, additional information and product knowledge
3. Visualizes the complete product design based on customer information, sketches and drawings to create 2D AutoCAD General Arrangement drawings
4. Completes all drawings according the customer requirements, design schedule and in accordance with company standards, procedures, policies, codes, regulations and best engineering practices
5. Utilizes standard Pflow product lines and knowledge of metal fabrication, assembly and interactions between lift components to create drawings that provide the best solutions to the customers' specific application
6. Calculates the specific lift parameters from the baseline product for the customers' particular application
7. Discusses and resolves project issues and concerns in partnership with Project Management and/or Sales Departments

QUALIFICATIONS
Requires an Associate Degree in a technical, design or related discipline
Requires proficiency in Auto-CAD oand at least 2 years of hands on experience in a fast-paced, team environment for a manufacturing business
Requires knowledge of and the ability to develop proficiency in SolidWorks or other 3D modeling software
Requires the ability to create 2D AutoCAD General Arrangement drawings from written product information following company standards