Mechanical Designer

JC Ford, Co.; Columbia, Northern (TN, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JC Ford Company in Tennessee is seeking a Mechanical Designer to generate solid geometry models and detailed production drawings for assemblies. You will use Autodesk Inventor to develop and revise designs and collaborate with manufacturing to meet schedules.

The role requires CAD certification or technical AA degree and at least 5 years of experience, plus strong communication skills. Some travel for customer visits is expected, with a focus on safe, efficient manufacturing practices.

Qualifications

• CAD certification or technical AA degree.
• 5 years’ work experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to drive for results and be accountable.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Experience in CAD modeling of food manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of structural FEA software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD to develop and improve products.
• Create high quality designs to support project schedules.
• Design components for machining, sheet metal, welding, CNC and related processes.
• Create and revise production drawings with multiple views.
• Check dimensions, materials, and positional relationships in CAD assemblies.
• Collaborate with production to meet process requirements and cost targets.
• Create and release BOMs for mechanical assemblies.
• Use Vault PDM to manage CAD files.
• Participate in design reviews.
• Review drawings by other designers/engineers.
• Comply with plant safety procedures.

Skills

5 years experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Result oriented

Education

CAD certification or technical AA degree

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Vault Professional

Job description

Description

The Mechanical Designer generates solid geometry computer models and 2D engineering drawings for product assemblies and components. As a product designer, you will use yourskill and knowledge of products and processes to bring innovative designs to life.

Requirements

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Use Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD to develop and improve market leading products.
• Create high quality designs in a timely fashion to support project schedules.
• Design components to be manufactured via machining, sheet metal bending/rolling, welding, CNC machining and other related processes
• Create and revise production engineering drawings (assemblies, components, and layouts) that include multiple detailed views.
• Check dimensions, materials, and positional relationships of components and subsystems within top level CAD assembly structures.
• Collaborate with production personnel to understand fabrication and assembly process requirements and design for cost effective and efficient manufacturing and assembly.
• Create and release BOMs for mechanical assemblies.
• Utilize Vault PDM to maintain organized file system for production CAD files.
• Participate in Design Reviews
• Review drawings prepared by other Mechanical Designers and Engineers.
• Comply with plant safety procedures to ensure a safe environment.

Education:

• · CAD certification and/or technical AA degree
• · 5 years’ work experience

Experience and Background:

• · Skill with Autodesk Inventor and Vault Professional.
• · Portfolio of work that demonstrates 3D modeling capability.
• · Good verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively.
• · Ability to drive for results, hold self-accountable, and continuously improve.
• · Ability to work well with others and to participate in a cross-functional team.
• · Prefer experience in CAD modeling of food manufacturing equipment.
• · Prefer knowledge and experience with structural FEA software.

Travel:

Some travel for customer visits

Physical Requirements:

Most of the job functions are performed in an office setting requiring minimal safety precautions, however occasional visits to the production floor are also required.

JC Ford Company is an equal-opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (mental or physical), pregnancy, status as a parent, family medical history, genetic information, political affiliation, military service/protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. We will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, or local agencies.