Description

Essential Functions:

The CAD Designer generates solid geometry computer models and 2D engineering drawings for product assemblies and components. As a product designer, you will use your skill and knowledge of products and processes to bring innovative designs to life. Your focus will be to accurately and quickly design products that reflect JC Ford’s position as an industry leader.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Use Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD to develop and improve market leading products.
• Create high quality designs in a timely fashion to support project schedules.
• Design components to be manufactured via machining, sheet metal bending/rolling, welding, CNC machining and other related processes
• Create and revise production engineering drawings (assemblies, components, and layouts) that include multiple detailed views.
• Check dimensions, materials, and positional relationships of components and subsystems within top level CAD assembly structures.
• Collaborate with production personnel to understand fabrication and assembly process requirements and design for cost effective and efficient manufacturing and assembly.
• Create and release BOMs for mechanical assemblies.
• Utilize Vault PDM to maintain organized file system for production CAD files.
• Participate in Design Reviews
• Review drawings prepared by other Mechanical Designers and Engineers.
• Comply with plant safety procedures to ensure a safe environment.

Requirements

Education:

· CAD certification and/or technical AA degree

· 5 years work experience

Experience and Background:

· Skill with Autodesk Inventor and Vault Professional.

· Portfolio of work that demonstrates 3D modeling capability.

· Good verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively.

· Ability to drive for results, hold self-accountable, and continuously improve.

· Ability to work well with others and to participate in a cross-functional team.

· Prefer experience in CAD modeling of food manufacturing equipment.

· Prefer knowledge and experience with structural FEA software.

Physical Requirements

The majority of the job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions, but the job will also require from time to time to visit the production floor and in the warehouse.