Designer (Weld Fixture)

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

Job summary

PlayCore Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer to drive product direction in collaboration with design and engineering teams. You will validate concepts with calculations and maintain strict adherence to shop standards.

The role requires hands-on Autodesk Inventor work to finalize 3D models, close cooperation with shop personnel, and a focus on cost-effective manufacturability. Travel is minimal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design; 5+ years of relevant experience required.
• Experience as Engineer, Designer, or similar role is preferred.
• Proficient in AutoDesk Inventor; Excel and Word are required; PowerPoint and Illustrator are plus.

Responsibilities

• Support design with the design team to set product direction and goals.
• Validate designs through analysis and calculations.
• Document design parameters and ensure alignment with shop standards.
• Finalize 3D models and assemblies in AutoDesk Inventor per current standards.
• Collaborate with shop personnel and engineers on project scope and feasibility.
• Assist manufacturing teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-effective.
• Communicate progress on strategic projects regularly.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Adobe Illustrator

AutoCAD

Education

Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design degree

Tools

AutoDesk Inventor

Job description

1. 1. Work with design to determine product direction and overall goals.
2. 2. Perform analysis and calculations to validate design concepts.
3. 3. Become knowledgeable of all shop standards including, but not limited to, manufacturing process, material best practices, and drafting standards.
4. 4. Establish and document design parameters.
5. 5. Conduct design reviews and provide feedback to ensure designs meet manufacturing specifications.
6. 6. You and your team will finalize 3D models and assemblies in AutoDesk Inventor, ensuring files are up to current standards.
7. 7. Work closely with the shop and engineers to understand overall project scope, best practices, and functionality.
8. 8. Support manufacturing teams during production, ensuring designs are feasible and cost-effective to produce.
9. 9. Stay up to date with material shortages, standards, and best practices.
10. 10. Strong attention to detail and the ability to deliver projects effectively and on time.
11. 11. Communicate progress of strategic projects periodically.
12. 12. Other duties may be assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Education and/or Experience

• Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design degree and/or 5 years relevant work experience required.
• Previous experience as Engineer, Designer, or a similar role.

Travel

Less than 10% travel time required.

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

Proficient in AutoDesk Inventor.

Experiece with AutoDesk Inventor is a plus.

Experience with Excel and Word is required.

Experience with PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator, and AutoCad is a plus.

Other Skills

Communicating between shop personnel, designer, and engineer is required.

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; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or listen.

The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

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.

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