Designer, Sustaining

MDS Staffing; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MDS Staffing is seeking a Designer, Sustaining in Minnesota to develop and enhance products through 3D modeling, detailed drawings, and BOM management. You will work with engineers and supervisors to define parts for manufacturing and ensure specifications are met.

The role involves leading prototype builds, performing tolerance analysis, and maintaining design standards across projects, with opportunities to guide component builds and contribute to PLM and ERP workflows.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in drafting/design preferred.
• 1-2 years mechanical drafting/design experience.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks is essential.
• Strong understanding of drafting standards, GD&T, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain 3D models, drawings, and BOM.
• Research and select components for design integration.
• Independently manage small projects and contribute to larger ones.
• Lead prototype and pilot builds for component and assembly construction.
• Contribute to engineering, drafting, and release standards.
• Perform tolerance stack analysis before documentation release.
• Engage in product development lifecycle and capture customer insights.
• Prepare ECO documentation including BOM development.
• Ensure design specs, dimensions, and tolerances are met.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D modeling

BOM management

GD&T

Drafting standards

Engineering docs

Education

Associate degree

Tools

ENOVIA PLM

JD Edwards

Job description

Overview:

Join our innovative team as a Designer, Sustaining, where you will play a pivotal role in the development and enhancement of both new and existing products. Your expertise in 3D modeling, technical drawings, and documentation will be crucial in defining products for manufacturing and ensuring they meet all specifications. You will handle projects of varying complexity with minimal supervision, working alongside engineers and supervisors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain detailed 3D models, drawings, and Bill of Materials (BOM) for product development.
• Research and select appropriate components for design integration.
• Independently manage smaller projects and contribute significantly to larger, complex projects.
• Lead and collaborate on prototype and pilot builds, ensuring successful component and assembly construction.
• Contribute to the advancement of engineering, drafting, and release standards.
• Conduct tolerance stack analysis on complex assemblies and drawings before documentation release.
• Engage actively in the product development lifecycle, including brainstorming sessions and capturing customer insights.
• Prepare and manage Engineering Change Order (ECO) documentation, including BOM development.
• Perform precise calculations to ensure all design specifications, dimensions, and tolerances are met.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in drafting or design is preferred.
• 1-2 years of mechanical drafting/design experience.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks is essential.
• Strong understanding of drafting standards, GD&T, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with mechanical or electrical design, and guiding component and assembly builds.
• Familiarity with ENOVIA PLM or JD Edwards systems is advantageous.
• Experience designing large assemblies is a plus.
• Knowledge of stainless steel welding, sheet metal, tubing, and manifold designs is beneficial.
• Understanding of plastic part design is an added advantage.