Senior Engineering Designer

The Senior Engineering Designer will demonstrate advanced utilization of the PTC suite of design and PLM programs (Creo and Windchill) to design and layout component parts, including subassembly and assembly structuring including top level vehicle large assembly management. The Senior Designer ensures proper form, fit and function while improving product performance, reliability, safety, manufacturability and cost effectiveness as directed by specific project/customer expectations and requirements.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Effectively complete modeling/drawing/tolerancing tasks using Creo with limited to no input from others and occasionally lead design efforts outside of direct engineering support.
• Collaborates well with and takes ultimate direction from responsible Design Engineers to complete projects.
• Viewed by others in the department as a team player.
• Able to calibrate work plans to account for project requirements including technical, budget and timing.
• Meets most deadlines; able to recognize if project is behind schedule and communicate accordingly.
• Occasionally mentors less experienced personnel.
• Utilizes communication tools/methods to ensure effective communication.
• Has developed and employs formal methods to prioritize/manage tasks.
• Demonstrates working effectively with technical and non-technical personnel on a cross functional team.
• Understands functions of other departments in the organization.
• Sought out by others in the department for a second opinion.
• Formally documents best practices.
• Viewed by others in the department as a subject matter expert on at least one area of Engineering design or Product Design.
• Proficient in advanced modeling concepts.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

Education:

• Associates Degree or Bachelor of Science degree in related field

Experience:

• 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in Creo
• GD&T proficiency
• Creo surfacing proficiency desired

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Able to effectively communicate across divisions at the peer and mid-level management levels.
• Understands that different audiences require different levels of communication and able to tailor communications and presentations to the audience.
• Able to identify and request resources outside of the department to complete tasks.
• Able to prioritize responsibilities with little to no input from manager.
• Able to manage outside distractions that could adversely impact performance of other personnel.
• Able to apply core engineering concepts in new ways to solve technical problems.