Designer
Summary
Mechanical Designer develops associative 3D solid models, detail/assembly/weldment drawings, and BOMs in SolidWorks for G&H / Yellow Jacket products, collaborating with engineers, drafters, technicians, suppliers, and customers on design, prototyping, testing, and ISO 9001/QMS documentation.
PURPOSE:
In accordance with company policies and procedures, the Designer will work with a team of Engineers, Drafters, Technicians, and other G&H personnel, as well as suppliers and customers to design, build, test and launch Yellow Jacket / G&H products and equipment.
CRITICAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Accurately develop associative solid models of completely assembled products and detail parts including bill of materials (BOM) utilizing SolidWorks software, company document management system and interface with company ERP system
2. Design for manufacturing including 3D associative solid models, detail drawings, weldment drawings, assemblies, and installation drawings using G&H drawing specifications
3. Execute designs within product specification guidelines for form, fit, function, quality, manufacturability, cost and schedule
4. Responsible for evaluating, selecting, and applying standard mechanical design techniques, procedures and criteria in solving technical problems pertaining to product design and/or development, manufacturability, product quality and test or systems compatibility
5. Create and maintain accurate revisions of CAD models, drawings and other data using Product Data Management (PDM) system
6. Support Engineers and other personnel during development, prototyping, testing and fielding of new and improved products.
7. Assemble and test products in accordance with test plans. Gather and submit test data and results to engineers and other team members.
8. Assist Engineers with developing and maintaining ISO 9001 and other documentation including test plans, work instructions, tech manuals, and other product data
9. Assist Engineers with drafting and implementing Management of Change (MOC) and other QMS documentation
10. Using provided templates / calculators, perform basic design calculations to assist with detailed design of products and fixtures
11. Interact with the client to understand design concept and requirements
12. Support customer change requests, internal process changes and field issues
13. Assist with training of personnel, both internal and external
14. Communicate regularly with Engineers, Project Managers, and other team members
15. Ensure compliance to applicable practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications