Mechanical Drafter/Designer I

Cleaveland/Price Inc.; Trafford (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with matching contributions

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Lifelock Coverage

Job summary

Cleaveland/Price Inc. seeks an entry to mid-level Mechanical Designer to create and improve mechanical products. You will design parts, interpret customer specifications, and develop drawings through CAD tools, ensuring documentation compliance.

You will work under supervision with engineers to enhance manufacturing systems and processes across various machines and devices, applying engineering principles and design standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in mechanical design or related field and ability to analyze forces and motion.
• Proficiency in CAD software for creating and refining 3D models.
• Ability to interpret data/specifications to meet design requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain design standards, drafting standards, and BOM sheets.
• Design moderately complex new products and parts; improve existing ones per specs.
• Create designs using CAD and guide through manufacturing/testing processes.

Skills

CAD software

3D modeling

Data interpretation

Interpersonal communication

Education

Associate Degree in Mechanical Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Vault

Job description

Position Title: Mechanical DesignerTarget Experience: Entry (0-4 years)Department: Application EngineeringLocation: Trafford, PAAbout UsCleaveland/Price specializes in the design and manufacture of high voltage disconnect switches and switch automation products. The products that we offer are unique in design, and some include patented features. Products have been developed and tested in accordance with IEEE, ANSI, and NEMA standards for high voltage equipment. They are primarily used by investor-owned and public electric utilities and large industrial operations in substation, distribution, transmission, and generation applications.All company operations take place in a modern 218,300 sq. ft. multi-site facility situated on 20 acres east of Trafford, PA. The facility houses virtually all resources for product realization, including engineering, supply chain, parts fabrication, electro-mechanical assembly, and testing. Fabrication capabilities include laser and plasma cutting, CNC machining, CNC punching, and automated bending and forming. The company also utilizes specialized processes, such as MIG and TIG welding, friction welding, silver and tin electroplating, and silver brazing.Cleaveland/Price’s employee-focused culture plays an important role in being recognized by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as being a Top Workplace in the Pittsburgh region. The company is driven by the caring people that we employ: the heart and soul of the Cleaveland/Price product line.Your GoalYou will play a key role in the creation and improvement of mechanical products. You will not only design, evaluate, and assist in developing these parts and products, but also create and maintain design standards, drafting procedures, and technical drawings. Your expertise allows you to design new or improve existing products, ensuring they meet engineering specifications and customer needs. Additionally, you would actively participate in product development activities such as interpreting and implementing customer specifications, laying out designs, and ensuring all documentation requirements are met. This comprehensive skillset makes you a valuable asset in the product development process.Your ResponsibilitiesUnder the guidance of a supervisor or a more experienced engineer, you will:Create and maintain design standards, drafting standards, and Bill of Material sheets.Design moderately complex new products and parts, improve existing products and parts based on engineering specifications.Designs plans using computer-aided design (CAD) software. (AutoCAD, Inventor, Vault preferred)Work from rough sketches and specifications through the manufacturing and testing process, proactively responding to questions and change requests.Interface with customers to design to their specifications. Also reviewing, validating, or requesting information needed to complete a job.Works closely with engineers to create and improve manufacturing systems and processes, and to develop drawings for a wide variety of machines and/or mechanical devices.A general knowledge of material and hardware selection.Perform other duties as assigned.Your BackgroundAssociate Degree in Mechanical Design or related fieldUnderstand engineering principles (mechanics, statics, dynamics) to analyze forces and motion in designs.Proficiency in CAD software for creating and refining 3D models.Interpret data and specifications to meet design requirements.Interact effectively with engineers, manufacturers, and stakeholders.Develop creative and efficient mechanical solutions.This position is available at two different career levels depending on experience, education, etc.Level I: 0-2 years of experience.Level II: 2-4 years of experience.Physical RequirementsSedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal.Requires concentration, accuracy, and focused mental effort while multi-tasking in a team environment.Ability to wear standard personal protective equipment (PPE) required while on the shop floor or in other work area where mandated (i.e. steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and/or other applicable PPE).BenefitsCompany paid premiums for medical, dental and vision coverage401k plan with company match (6% dollar for dollar match along with profit share deposit after one year of service)Company paid life insurance with the option of purchasing additional voluntary lifeCompany paid short- and long-term disability and AD&D insuranceCompany paid Employee Assistance ProgramCompany paid Lifelock coverageThis job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.