Designer

PlayCore; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PlayCore in Fort Payne, AL, is seeking an Industrial/Mechanical Design Engineer to translate concepts into final production models using AutoCAD and Inventor. You will contribute to early concept work, validate materials, and produce shop drawings and installation manuals.

Requirements include a four-year degree in industrial or mechanical design, knowledge of manufacturing methods, and the ability to meet deadlines. Proficiency with 2D/3D modeling and MS Office is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have a 4-year degree in industrial or mechanical design or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of materials and methods of manufacturing.
• Ability to work and meet deadlines.
• Physically able to perform job functions, including field installation of new products.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently use AutoDesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and other software tools to produce accurate concept models and final production models.
• Participate in early concept work and development of new custom commercial products.
• Explore connection details and materials to implement in new product designs.
• Convert product concepts to finalized models and assemblies for shop drawings and installation manuals.
• Produce sound designs in a short time frame and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Create and follow designs from initial concept to final product.
• Provide input to drafters on work required and check output for accuracy.
• Take ideas on paper using sketching and drawing skills.
• Study models, build prototypes, and participate in playground installations to learn GT products.
• Work within commercial safety guidelines on all new product designs.

Skills

Analytical Decision-Making

Communication

Learning & Development

Planning & Organizing

Professionalism & Integrity

Risk-Taking/Creative Thinking

Teamwork & Relationship-Building

Results Orientation

Education

Four-year degree in industrial or mechanical design

Knowledge of materials and methods of manufacturing

Ability to meet deadlines

Physical ability to perform job functions including field installation

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoDesk Inventor

2-D and 3-D modeling

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Efficiently use AutoDesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and other software tools, as required, to produce accurate concept models and final production models.
• Participate in early concept work and development of new custom commercial products. This includes, but is not limited to, metal tubing, roto-molded plastic, routed polyethylene, cable, and sheet metal products.
• Explore connection details and materials to implement in new product designs.
• Convert product concepts to finalized models and assemblies, which will be used to generate shop drawings and installation manuals.
• Produce sound designs in a short time frame and work well under the pressure of a fast-paced environment.
• Create and follow designs from initial concept to final product.
• Provide input to drafters on work required for project completion and check output for accuracy
• Take ideas or concepts and put them on paper using sketching and drawing skills
• Study models, build prototypes and participate in playground installations to increase knowledge of GT products.
• Work within commercial safety guidelines on all new product designs.
• Other duties may be assigned by Manager
• Analytical Decision-Making
• Communication
• Learning & Development
• Professionalism & Integrity
• Risk-Taking/Creative Thinking
• Teamwork & Relationship-Building
• Results Orientation

Education and/or Experience

• Must have four (4) year degree in industrial or mechanical design (or equivalent experience in these areas)
• Must have a knowledge of materials and methods of manufacturing
• Must be able to work and meet deadlines
• Must be physically able to perform job functions, which may require field installation of new products.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence as well as be able to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Reasoning Ability

Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Computer Skills

• Must be proficient in computer software for design work and layouts
• Able to utilize computer software programs for creating reports, presentations, etc.
• Must be able to utilize 2-D and 3-D computer modeling techniques for new product design
• Must have two (2) years AutoCAD experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office family of programs
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Physical Demands

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently walk and sit; The employee (for this specific job) will need the ability to use a computer, with or without reasonable accommodation, including the use of a keyboard to type or through a speech to text application.

The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. (50 pounds is the max)

PlayCore is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit www.playcore.com/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Efficiently use AutoDesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and other software tools, as required, to produce accurate concept models and final production models.
• Participate in early concept work and development of new custom commercial products. This includes, but is not limited to, metal tubing, roto-molded plastic, routed polyethylene, cable, and sheet metal products.
• Explore connection details and materials to implement in new product designs.
• Convert product concepts to finalized models and assemblies, which will be used to generate shop drawings and installation manuals.
• Produce sound designs in a short time frame and work well under the pressure of a fast-paced environment.
• Create and follow designs from initial concept to final product.
• Provide input to drafters on work required for project completion and check output for accuracy
• Take ideas or concepts and put them on paper using sketching and drawing skills
• Study models, build prototypes and participate in playground installations to increase knowledge of GT products.
• Work within commercial safety guidelines on all new product designs.
• Other duties may be assigned by Manager

Competencies

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

Education and/or Experience

• Must have four (4) year degree in industrial or mechanical design (or equivalent experience in these areas)
• Must have a knowledge of materials and methods of manufacturing
• Must be able to work and meet deadlines
• Must be physically able to perform job functions, which may require field installation of new products.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence as well as be able to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Reasoning Ability

Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Computer Skills

• Must be proficient in computer software for design work and layouts
• Able to utilize computer software programs for creating reports, presentations, etc.
• Must be able to utilize 2-D and 3-D computer modeling techniques for new product design
• Must have two (2) years AutoCAD experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office family of programs
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Physical Demands

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently walk and sit; The employee (for this specific job) will need the ability to use a computer, with or without reasonable accommodation, including the use of a keyboard to type or through a speech to text application.

The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. (50 pounds is the max)

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, except in the manufacturing environment where PPE may be required.

PlayCore is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit www.playcore.com/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.