Industrial Design Engineer - CAD, Prototyping & Concepts

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

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.