Designer

Ghdiv; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghdiv in Houston designs and tests Yellow Jacket / G&H products and equipment, creating 3D models and detailed drawings with SolidWorks and preparing BOMs synchronized with ERP/PDM systems. The designer collaborates with engineers, drafters and technicians to ensure manufacturability and quality.

Require a 2-year technical degree or 3+ years in mechanical design and 5+ years of experience, strong SolidWorks skills, CAD drafting ability, and willingness to travel up to 10% for field work and

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or 3+ years related experience.
• 5+ years in mechanical design with independent work capability.
• Proficient in SolidWorks CAD modeling and drafting.
• Experience with PDM systems usage.
• Knowledge of CNC and manual machining processes.
• Experience in manufacturing or lab testing environments.
• Inspection experience with calipers and micrometers.
• Proficient with MS Office and BOM/Routing development.
• Understanding design documentation standards.
• Able to travel up to 10% for field activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop associative solid models and BOMs using SolidWorks, with ERP/PDM interface.
• Design for manufacturing with 3D models, drawings, weldments, and assemblies.
• Ensure designs meet form, fit, function, quality, manufacturability, cost and schedule.
• Apply standard mechanical design techniques to solve problems.
• Create and maintain CAD data revisions in the PDM system.
• Support engineers during development, prototyping, testing and fielding.
• Assemble and test products per plans and submit data to team.
• Assist with ISO 9001 documentation and MOC processes.
• Perform basic design calculations using provided templates.
• Communicate with clients to clarify requirements and changes.

Skills

SolidWorks CAD modeling

Drafting

PDM systems usage

Machining knowledge CNC

MS Office

Team collaboration

Travel up to 10%

Education

Associate degree in mechanical design

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ERP integration

Job description

PURPOSE

In accordance with company policies and procedures, the Designer will work with a team of Engineers, Drafters, Technicians, and other G&H personnel, as well as suppliers and customers to design, build, test and launch Yellow Jacket / G&H products and equipment.

CRITICAL FUNCTIONS

• 1. Accurately develop associative solid models of completely assembled products and detail parts including bill of materials (BOM) utilizing SolidWorks software, company document management system and interface with company ERP system
• 2. Design for manufacturing including 3D associative solid models, detail drawings, weldment drawings, assemblies, and installation drawings using G&H drawing specifications
• 3. Execute designs within product specification guidelines for form, fit, function, quality, manufacturability, cost and schedule
• 4. Responsible for evaluating, selecting, and applying standard mechanical design techniques, procedures and criteria in solving technical problems pertaining to product design and/or development, manufacturability, product quality and test or systems compatibility
• 5. Create and maintain accurate revisions of CAD models, drawings and other data using Product Data Management (PDM) system
• 6. Support Engineers and other personnel during development, prototyping, testing and fielding of new and improved products.
• 7. Assemble and test products in accordance with test plans. Gather and submit test data and results to engineers and other team members.
• 8. Assist Engineers with developing and maintaining ISO 9001 and other documentation including test plans, work instructions, tech manuals, and other product data
• 9. Assist Engineers with drafting and implementing Management of Change (MOC) and other QMS documentation
• 10. Using provided templates / calculators, perform basic design calculations to assist with detailed design of products and fixtures
• 11. Interact with the client to understand design concept and requirements
• 12. Support customer change requests, internal process changes and field issues
• 13. Assist with training of personnel, both internal and external
• 14. Communicate regularly with Engineers, Project Managers, and other team members
• 15. Ensure compliance to applicable practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications

Requirements

• 1. 2-year technical degree or 3 years related experience
• 2. 5+ years’ experience in mechanical design position with demonstrated success of working independently
• 3. Proficient in SolidWorks CAD modeling and drafting; AutoCAD experience beneficial
• 4. Experienced with Product Data Management (PDM) systems usage
• 5. Knowledgeable of machining processes especially CNC and manual lathes, mills, saws, lasers, EDM and welding
• 6. Experience working in a manufacturing environment or in a lab testing environment with mechanical equipment required
• 7. Inspection experience using calipers, micrometers, and other inspection devices
• 8. Proficient with using spreadsheets and familiar with developing Bills of Materials and product Routings for the manufacturing process
• 9. Knowledgeable of design documentation standards
• 10. Basic understanding of mechanical stresses and tolerance analysis
• 11. Excels in a highly dynamic organization, experiencing high growth rates
• 12. Ability to work on multiple projects with limited direction
• 13. Exceptional interpersonal/written communication skills; can effectively interact with all levels of management
• 14. Team player able to work well across business operations and build strong teams
• 15. Must be able to work overtime when required to support project schedules or field issue resolutions
• 16. Proficient with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• 17. Must be able to pass an ATF background check
• 18. Able to travel to field locations to support sales team or installation (10%)