Designer

AAR; Cadillac (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AAR in Cadillac, MI is seeking a CAD Designer/Engineer to develop complex designs and specifications for company products and manufacturing equipment. You will leverage Creo CAD to create 2D and 3D drawings and help define manufacturing sequences.

The role requires interpreting engineering sketches, collaborating with small teams, and maintaining high attention to detail while delivering timely drawings and documentation for projects.

Qualifications

• Able to interpret and produce mechanical drawings, including ASME Y14.100 and Y14.5 standards.
• Experienced in 2D and 3D CAD software, Creo preferred.
• Demonstrated computer literacy, including file management techniques, e-mail and MS Office.
• Able to analyze engineering sketches, specifications, and related data to develop drawing content.
• Able to work independently as well as in small teams in design, development and support of products.
• Strong attention to details, highly organized, computer literate.
• Good communication skills both written and oral.
• Able to manage and prioritize time effectively, while managing multiple projects and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Work independently on original designs or adaptations from general guidance.
• May supervise Detailers on projects or assignments.
• Participate in initial studies and cost estimates for proposed projects.
• Prepare preliminary drawings, sketches or diagrams for approach confirmation.
• Develop bill of materials, standards, specifications, and project schedules.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical drawing interpretation

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree AA or equivalent

Tools

Creo Software

2D & 3D CAD

MS Office

Job description

Summary

Designs complex engineering products, processes, or equipment, including specifications and assembly and manufacturing sequence, for the company products and/or manufacturing and assembly equipment. Utilizes CAD systems extensively. Regularly uses creative problem solving skills in the accomplishment of alternative design development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs such individual assignments as supervisors and superiors may direct; ensures adequate and continuous controls are exercised over all assigned activities affecting quality; establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Corporation and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
• Work independently on the development of original designs or adaptations of existing designs after having been given general instructions regarding purpose and parameters.
• May supervise Detailers in the accomplishment of projects or assignments.
• Participate in the conduct of initial studies and cost estimates for proposed projects and suggests changes to facilitate manufacture and assembly.
• Prepare preliminary drawings, sketches or diagrams reflecting basic concepts to obtain confirmation of approach and technique.
• Prepare bill of materials and standards or specifications and participate in the development of budgets, release dates and priority schedules charts.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Commitment to company values and ethics.
• Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately.
• Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy.
• Organization: very detail oriented and always prepared.
• Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
• Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities.
• Problem Solving: ability to develop and implement new ideas to improve processes.

Core Competencies

• Commitment to company values and ethics.
• Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately.
• Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy.
• Organization: very detail oriented and always prepared.
• Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
• Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities.
• Problem Solving: ability to develop and implement new ideas to improve processes.

Qualifications

• Able to interpret and produce mechanical drawings, including working knowledge of ASME Y14.100 Engineering Drawing Practices and ASME Y14.5 Dimensioning and Tolerancing standards and practices.
• Experienced in the use of both 2D and 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software (Creo Software preferred).
• Demonstrated computer literacy, including file management techniques, e-mail and use of Microsoft Office software.
• Able to analyze engineering sketches, specifications, and related data to develop drawing and documentation content.
• Able to work independently as well as in collaboration with small teams in design, development and support of products.
• Strong attention to details, highly organized, computer literate.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and visualization/conceptualizing skills.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, techniques, methods, and their application.
• Good communication skills both written and oral.
• Able to manage and prioritize time effectively, while managing multiple projects and tasks.

Education and or Experience

Associates degree AA or equivalent from two year college or technical school or four years related experience and or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasionally lifts and carries up to 15 pounds. Works at a PC for hours at a time. Occasionally required to assist production during initial design build as well as troubleshooting design issues. May be required to travel to customers’ sites.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Works within the Engineering office setting as well as the manufacturing facility and is occasionally exposed to heat, cold, wet, and fumes/chemicals.

Primary Location

United States-Michigan-Cadillac

Schedule

Full-time

Overtime Status

ExemptWe are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.