Design Engineer

DESCRIPTION of DUTIES

1. Reads and interprets plans/blueprints to create 3-D models of customer layouts for shop, detail and fabrication drawings

2. Utilizes technical knowledge and experience to plan and modify product configurations with the customer’s needs noting any special items (i.e. stainless, galvanized, special details).

3. Develops and/or helps develop new products based on customer requirements and specifications.

4. Communicates with appropriate departments to address internal design problems, resolve fabrication and/or potential field installation issues.

5. Creates manufacturing documentation.

6. Creates file/field installation documents to show the customer how the products are assembled.

7. Adds commonly used parts to a library for fast and easy future use

8. Creates Bill of Materials, Design 3D models of parts & assemblies, create templates to be used on jobs for production & R&D Testing.

9. Handles other duties as assigned

Duties include supporting and sustaining the Habersham Metal Products operational excellence initiatives as follows:

· Comply with safety policies to promote a safe working environment

· Work in a team environment

· Strive to create a quality product

· Strive to meet production deadlines

· Be conscious of waste and strive to control and reduce operational costs

· Share ideas of ways to improve processes so we can be a better Company

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or GED required. Vocational training/ education in industrial technology or industrial engineering, or related field preferred.

2. Minimum of three (3) years previous experience and/or training in computer-aided design (CAD) software that includes fabrication and assembly.

3. Experience with Inventor software required.

4. Experience reading and interpreting plans and blueprints

- Must possess strong problem solving skills, capable of coming up with creative approaches for generating new ideas and improving existing processes or products in the unit.

6. Must have or acquire a visual understanding of the finished product and part characteristics to better identify potential internal problems and opportunities for improvement.

7. Ability to read and interpret company work instructions, schedules, prints and specifications.

8. Willingness to cross-train as requested.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

· Ability to develop reports and presentations

· Computer skills in a networked environment with Microsoft office tools proficiency.

· Ability to manage time and priorities effectively.

· Ability and willingness to work long hours as workload demands

· Excellent work ethic and attendance record

· Excellent oral and written communication skills.

· Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality.

· Self-motivated

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Mechanical Engineering Degree or related post-secondary education and/or training.

- High level of experience with Inventor.

· Experience designing Sheet Metal products.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Disability insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

- How many years of Inventor experience do you have?

Education:

- High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

- computer-aided design (CAD) software: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person