Solidworks Designer - Entry Level

ZipRecruiter; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 20.000 - 40.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Associate Designer to provide design and detailing for fabrication drawing packages. The role involves preparing installation instructions, creating SolidWorks drawings, and collaborating on design projects to meet customer requirements efficiently.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering technology or relevant field.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for modeling.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare installation instructions and project-specific designs.
• Collaborate with Project Engineers and other Designers.
• Create accurate fabrication drawings and maintain project timelines.

Skills

Analytical Decision-Making

Communication

Planning & Organizing

Teamwork & Relationship-Building

Education

Associate's degree or engineering technology degree

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Access

Job description

Job Description

Associate Designer

Date: May 21, 2025

Department: Shelter Design

Business Unit: Porter Corp

Location: Holland, MI

Reports To: Jordan Shepard - Design Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Compensation: Hourly

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to provide design, detailing, and Bill of Materials for fabrication drawing packages. This role involves taking sales orders, building attributes, and engineering calculations to formulate the drafting and design of submittal/installation drawings and fabrication part drawings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Prepare installation instructions, finalize project-specific designs, detail drafting, and bills of materials.
2. Create drawings using SolidWorks software.
3. Review engineering calculations and supporting documentation to ensure designs meet customer requirements.
4. Collaborate with Project Engineers, Designers, and Manufacturing for final product design.
5. Apply engineering specifications and procedures to all Porter Corp projects.
6. Use customer requirements, engineering calculations, and drawings to produce accurate fabrication drawings and installation instructions.
7. Create precise Bills of Materials for manufacturing.
8. Develop project drawings following drafting, design, and CAD procedures.
9. Assist other Designers to complete projects timely.
10. Provide installation and fabrication drawings on schedule per customer needs.
11. Perform other related duties as required.

Competencies

• Analytical Decision-Making
• Communication
• Learning & Development
• Planning & Organizing
• Results
• Professionalism & Integrity
• Teamwork & Relationship-Building
• Risk-Taking/Creative Thinking

Education and/or Experience

An Associate’s degree or engineering technology degree.

Travel

Minimal to no travel required.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for solid modeling, including Part/Assembly and Weldment modeling.

Other Requirements

• Knowledge of detailing procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly self-motivated to progress projects.

Other Skills

This role interacts with Order Processing, Inside Sales, Suppliers, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Purchasing to meet customer requirements.

PlayCore is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.