DESIGNER I

Felling-Trailers-Inc; Sauk Centre (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Felling Trailers, Inc. in Minnesota seeks a Designer I to create models and drawings for weldments, assemblies and parts using SolidWorks, Inventor and AutoCAD. You will generate BOMs via Syspro and support sales orders and new product development with engineering input.

You will mentor junior engineers, stay current on CAD best practices, and collaborate with production to ensure designs are manufacturable and delivered on time.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving ability.
• Experience using CAD/CAE tools to develop manufacturable designs.
• Awareness of DOT standards affecting product design.

Responsibilities

• Work independently or as part of a team to design weldments, assemblies and parts.
• Create routed system models and drawings using CAD software.
• Generate BOMs via Syspro and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and purchasing to solve design issues.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and keep management informed of progress.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Mentor teammates

DOT standards awareness

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

Syspro

Job description

The Designer I is responsible for using their knowledge of mechanical design, in creating novel solutions for Fellings customers on time and in budget. This is accomplished through the creation of models and drawings of weldments, assemblies and parts used throughout Felling using Computer Aided Design. Designer I is also responsible for BOM creation with the aid of ERP software.Supervision:High level of supervision from Engineering Management.Essential Supervisory Job Duties:NoneEssential Specific Job Knowledge:Technical:Strong mechanical aptitude.Awareness of DOT standards that impact the design of Felling products.CAD/CAE:Experience with Solidworks and Inventor CAD systems.Working knowledge of Auto CAD.Product:Awareness of a small number of Felling’s less complex products.Felling Process:Awareness of Syspro WIP Query, Inventory Query and Change Orders.Awareness of sales order process and new product development processAwareness of Felling’s production capabilities.Awareness of Felling’s supply chain capabilities.Essential Specific Job Duties:Work independently or as part of a team as needed.Mentor less experienced engineering team members.Keeps abreast of changes, developments and new products in his/her area of responsibility and advises management of potential applicability.Stays up to date on Solidworks, Inventor and Auto CAD best practices for modeling and drawing.Use CAD to create routed systems models and drawings.Uses knowledge to lay out and design product of lower complexity.Uses Syspro to generate BOM’s, and where used reports.Uses knowledge to creatively develop designs for Felling products and solutions to internal and external customers.Creates models and drawings of weldments, assemblies and parts for sales orders, initial concepts and any other task assigned by Engineering Management.Verifies accuracy and completeness of their work as well as checks the quality of others.Makes revisions to existing models and drawings as directed.Assists with the design, modeling and drawing of existing and new product.Receives sales orders and reviews vault to determine if the model or component or something similar has been done before.Assist sales representatives with any question or issues they may have.Converts prototypes to production ready models and drawings.Occasionally works with shop personnel to troubleshoot and solve production and design issues.Occasionally works with purchasing to spec out vendor components.Occasionally works with vendors to spec appropriate items for use at Felling.Occasionally works with Quality Control to assure parts meet specifications.Ensures all tasks in their area of responsibility are completed on time.Produces consistent error-free, high quality work.Keeps Engineering Management informed of project progress.Willingly works on any task that needs attention.Essential Universal Job Duties:Improves self in any way possible to enhance job performance.Promotes Felling Trailers, Inc., its mission, values, programs and achievements to the public and other employees.Identifies organizational problems and opportunities for improvement and brings solutions and suggestions to management’s attention.Functions as a team member by assisting, supporting and encouraging other employees in any way possiblePhysical 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.EEOE – Felling Trailers, Inc. is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. We believe our continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified persons regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual preference, status with regard to public assistance, or other classification protected by law. All team member recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, transfers, promotions, social or recreational programs, and on-the-job treatment is to be administered in accordance with this commitment.