Summary: Through proficient use of in house 3-D modeling programs the Senior Designer will be responsible and accountable for creating models, prints, and illustrations for releasing proprietary products. Using a strong understanding of the principles of revision control and product life cycles, the Senior Designer will support engineering, sales and service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (others may be assigned):
- Create large complex 3-D models and prints using CREO/PDM essentials.
- Experience designing cast and injection molded components, with a strong understanding of DFM principles, tooling considerations, material properties, and production constraints.
- Experience designing sheet metal, fabricated, and welded components/assemblies, with a strong understanding of DFM principles, tooling considerations, material properties, and production constraints.
- Utilize Windchill to store and control engineering models, drawings, and related documents.
- Import, modify and manipulate large complex customer models and prints.
- Fit-up analysis with customer models and EMP proprietary products.
- Release prints using in house ECN system.
- Promote and revise large complex models and prints.
- Interface with suppliers, customers, and internal engineering during release process.
- Provide technical support to department projects through, design, CAD analysis, and test support.
- Specify and participate in testing, fabrication, and assembly of advanced products.
- Independently work on and solve complex design tasks.
- Create presentations on critical design issues.
- Uses GD&T and DFMEA regularly.
- Uses basic DFM techniques.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- In the process of managing a project, a Senior Designer may provide direction to Suppliers, internal Lab Technicians and Fabricators that are supporting that project.
Interpersonal Skills:
- Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Participates in meetings.
- Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.
** Qualifications: **
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.** **
Education and/or Experience:
Associate of Science in Engineering or Technical field and 5 relevant years of design CAD related experience or any combination of education or experience.