Mechanical Designer

What you’ll do

• Collaborate with Sales team and Customer to understand project requirements and machine concepts
• Work directly with vendors to verify component selections
• Provide design solutions for custom, non-standard equipment. Develop sales concepts into detailed 3D CAD models using creative problem solving and application of engineering theory
• Delegate duties and coordinate the design process with Junior, and Contractor resources., which could include up to 10 resources during the design phases of large-scale projects
• Review designs of project team, checking for scope intent, functionality, simplicity, and manufacturability
• Meet with Project Manager and team members to ensure project deliverables are tracking per schedule and scope
• Conduct design reviews to customer for approval, prior to manufacturing
• Identify Machine Safety items and provide design direction in accordance to relevant safety codes and principles.
• Ability to complete safe stop distance calculations for PSSD’s.
• Ability to create and facilitate Machine Safety Risk Assessments with the Project team
• Review or prepare detailed manufacturing component and assembly drawings per IA standards
• Supervise or complete the creation of IO lists and drawings, along with Cycle Time charts for downstream departments
• Supports Build team as required during the Assembly and Development of the equipment
• Update designs and drawings upon development and project completion
• Contribute ideas for Continuous Improvement projects that improve the departments operation and efficiency
• Mentor and support Junior level mechanical designers
• What you’ll need:
• Bachelor/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent specialized experience
• 5+ years of designing Industrial Automation custom machinery with combined leadership experience
• 5+ years of design experience with SolidWorks
• Good understanding of Assembly processes including but not limited to: Welding (Mig, Resistance, laser, etc.), Dispensing, Pressing, Fastening, Part feeding, Material handling, etc.
• Good understand of GD&T, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, ASME Y14.5
• Working knowledge and application of relevant Safety Codes
• Experience conducting Machine Safety Risk Assessments
• Strong communication, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Team player: Ability to collaborate with others in various departments or roles to overcome challenges and find solutions
• For more information, visit our website at www.innovativeautomation.com.
• If you require any accommodation during our recruitment process, please let us know.
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