Mechanical Designer

What you'll do: Create/revise detail drawings - AutoCAD or Inventor/SolidWorks from mark ups, layouts, or verbal instruction.
Create layouts from concept to enable other designers to generate detail drawings.
Perform cost analysis for new or existing designs.
Ensure availability of proposed components for a design.
Select raw material, calculate weight and volume.
Ensure mechanical fit of all components in each assembly.
Coordinate proper creation of item type, manufacturability, and bill of material.
Create/maintain and release data/drawings in ERS, Mapics, and Engineering.
Estimate remaining times on projects.
Other duties as assigned by manager.
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Basic Qualifications: Associates or Bachelors' Degree in Mechanical Technology or equivalent.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 5% of the time if required, but not often.
Familiarity with manufacturing practices.
Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office products (Excel preferred), AutoCAD, and plotter.
Knowledge of math/algebra (i.e., areas of plane, volume of solids) and knowledge of SI (metric) system.
3D Modeling software experience such as SolidWorks or Inventor or equivalent;?proficient in at least one 3D modeling software
Understanding mechanics, calculation of various moments, center of gravity, etc. ?
Professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
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Preferred Qualifications: At least 3 years' experience working as a Mechanical Designer preferred.
Analytical, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
Strong understanding of design concepts, practices, and procedures.
Understanding of computerized systems, preferably Mapics, AutoCAD, and Inventor or Solid Works.
Knowledge of metal and non-ferrous materials and their properties.
Knowledge of U.S. Customary system (inches) and SI system (Metric), various ANSI and ISO Engineering and drafting standards
General knowledge of ISO 9001 standards; detail knowledge of chapters Design control, Document control and Non-conforming product.