Product Designer - LOTIS - Lake Orion

Vantage Plastics; Orion (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Plastics is seeking a Product Designer to create 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for injection molded products. You will apply mechanical design principles across tooling, fixtures, and automation while collaborating with the Engineering Department and reporting to the Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities include developing ergonomic mechanisms, prototyping with 3D models and tooling files, writing up tool changes with CAD updates, and ensuring ISO9001:2005 documentation is maintained.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years in product design, mechanical design, and/or automation design; injection molded product experience strongly preferred.
• Proficient in 3D CAD and ability to produce both 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Knowledge of design-for-manufacturing and design-for-assembly principles.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D conceptual designs & 2D drawings for injection molded products within a reasonable timeframe.
• Develop ergonomic mechanisms for mechanical applications.
• Create prototype-intent 3D models and tooling files for suppliers.
• Create 3D CAD tooling fixtures for product processing.
• Update 3D CAD & prints when changes are written up with Project Engineers.
• Ensure documentation including ISO9001:2005 requirements.
• Lead small R&D projects and collaborate with engineers.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and fixtures for manufacturing.
• Apply DFx principles to improve reliability, manufacturability, and cycle time.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D CAD modeling

2D drawings

Design for manufacturing

Mechanical design

Automation design

Prototyping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CATIA

FEA analysis

Moldflow

ERP (PLEX)

Job description

Job Summary

A Product Designer must be able to create a range of simple to complex 3D CAD models and accurate 2D drawings, apply mechanical design principles to products, tooling, fixtures, and automation, work with the entire Engineering Department, and report directly to the Engineering Manager.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Create 3D conceptual designs & 2D drawings for various injection molded products – within a reasonable time frame
• Develop ergonomic mechanisms for various mechanical applications
• Create prototype-intent 3D models and corresponding tooling files for suppliers
• Create 3D CAD tooling fixtures for product processing
• Work with Project Engineers to write up changes to a prototype/production tool; update 3D CAD & prints accordingly
• Make sure projects have all necessary documentation including but not limited to ISO9001:2005 documents
• Work with management to identify areas of improvement; set & reach company rocks/goals
• Assist fellow Product Designers in concept/design of their projects
• Maintain a clean, organized, & safe working environment
• Lead small R&D projects
• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, mechanisms, fixtures for manufacturing applications
• Apply design-for-manufacturing and design-for-assembly principles to improve reliability, manufacturability, safety, and cycle time
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Additional experience with SolidWorks, CATIA, FEA analysis, Moldflow software, machine/automation design, robotics or controls integration, and ERP (PLEX) would be beneficial

Required Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge & proficiency in SolidWorks or an equivalent 3D parametric modelling software
• Create, acquire, analyze, or interpret information in a logical manner & then translate that into 3D CAD models that can also easily be picked up by another team member
• Computer proficiency, attention to detail, good work ethic, able to troubleshoot problems
• Understand both English & Metric systems of measurement
• On occasion, be able to use measuring tools such as tape measure, calipers, protractors, dividers, & scales (not an exhaustive list)
• Ability to read & understand engineering drawings, have advanced math skills
• Strong understanding of mechanical design fundamentals including mechanisms, tolerances, fits, materials, fasteners and fabricated/machined components
• Mechanical design and/or industrial automation design experience
• Ability to develop designs from concept through detailed drawings, fabrication, assembly, debugging, and production implementation
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain performance in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in product design, mechanical design, and/or automation design required; injection molded product experience strongly preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in noisy environments
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Assist in light assembly and packaging, as needed