Mechanical Designer

ZipRecruiter; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in filtration equipment manufacturing seeks a Designer/Drafter who will create detailed drawings and models for machinery components. This role requires proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and strong conceptual design skills, supporting various engineering projects with essential responsibilities in drafting and compliance with standards.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Personal days

Qualifications

• 1-3 years related experience in 3D modeling of parts and assemblies.
• Must be able to transpose hand sketches into computer generated drawings.
• Knowledge of tolerance and its application to mechanical design.

Responsibilities

• Produce computer generated drawings and 3D models using Autodesk Inventor.
• Coordinate with Engineer, Vendors, and Shop Foreman for drawing production.
• Assist in reviewing project requirements and preparing layouts.

Skills

Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor

Strong in conceptual design

Solid understanding of Manufacturing Processes

Problem solving

Project Organizational Skills

Education

Associate's Degree in mechanical drafting

equivalent technical certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Autodesk Vault

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Title:

DESIGNER / DRAFTER

Department/Area:

ENGINEERING

Reports To:

ENGINEERING MANAGER

Position Summary:

To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to perform essential job duties with minimal supervision. Must be able to create drawings that exhibit the detail and method of assembly for a variety of machinery and components.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties and responsibilities are essential. Other duties may be assigned and/or applied

• Produce correct and complete computer generated drawings and 3D models for parts, assemblies and projects using Autodesk Inventor
• Work directly with Engineer, Vendors, Purchasing and Shop Foreman to coordinate the production and release of drawings and projects for fabrication and construction
• Perform necessary calculations for preparation of clear, complete and accurate drawings using standards for dimensions and tolerances
• Produce Bills of Material and work instructions
• Assist with the establishment of and adherence to drafting standards
• Assist in design reviews, safety reviews and cost manufacturing reviews
• Work with Engineer and staff to set scheduling priorities and ensure these timelines are met
• Work on several design projects simultaneously and lead small sized projects on occasion
• Migrate existing project data to Autodesk Vault document control system and utilize Vault to manage all future project work
• Effectively interface with all levels of personnel including co-workers/company employees, vendors and customers
• Under direction of Engineering, assist in reviewing project requirements, technicalspecifications and reference drawings to prepare layouts for parts/sub-assemblies from concept phase through commissioning
• Assist in evaluating equipment and making suggestions regarding design revisions to simplify or improve
• Provide design information to generate equipment manuals
• Maintain information, per the organizations standards, in an organized file system, including revisions
• Work with various precision measuring instruments.
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy

Accountability:

As a result of the job responsibilities, as stated in this job description, the employee will be held accountable for his/her job activities.

Qualifications/Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Vault
• Strong in conceptual design
• Must have the ability to transpose hand sketches into computer generated drawings
• Solid understanding of Manufacturing Processes
• Must be able to measure and sketch parts and assemblies as needed
• Knowledge of tolerance and its application to mechanical design
• Complies with all Quality and Safety policies, regulations and instructions
• Problem solving / Reasoning ability
• Project Organizational Skills using logical step-by-step procedures to complete tasks
• Additional Skills Including: Design Planning, Timeline Management, Communications, Team Building and Technical Writin.

Education/Experience:

• Associate's Degree in mechanical drafting or related field, or equivalent technical certificate
• 1-3 years related experience in 3D modeling of parts and assemblies
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor required
• Experience with Autodesk Vault required

Ability:

• Must be able to speak, read and understand English.
• Communicate and understand job instructions, both verbally and written.

Math Ability:

• Basic mathematical computation ability (fractions, percentages, ratios, etc.).
• Compute mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed specifications for component or machinery

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in a variety of situations.

Computer Skills:

This job does require computer skills.

• Microsoft Office
• Autodesk Inventor
• Autodesk Vault

Certificates and Licenses:

but not required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

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 moderate to high. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 is required to

• Stand and/or sit for long periods of time.
• Lift and carry a minimum of, twenty-five (25) pounds.

Intent of Job Description:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

Company DescriptionCompositech Products Manufacturing has been in business since 1991 bringing high quality filtration equipment and replacement parts to several industries. Contact us to learn about our benefit package which includes health insurance, available dental and vision insurance, life insurance, paid holidays and personal days after initial probationary period.Company DescriptionCompositech Products Manufacturing has been in business since 1991 bringing high quality filtration equipment and replacement parts to several industries. Contact us to learn about our benefit package which includes health insurance, available dental and vision insurance, life insurance, paid holidays and personal days after initial probationary period.