Designer

The designer will use computer-aided drafting (CAD) software to develop layouts, drawings and designs that meet engineering specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for generating engineering drawings conforming to ASME Y14.5 for raw material, machined components, and fabricated components.
• Responsible for generating general arrangement drawings demonstrating key characteristics of the parts or assemblies for customer-facing review.
• Creates all models and drawings using Solidworks.
• Creates product manufacturing drawings, checking dimensions and tolerances of parts, materials to be used, and confirming fit, form, and function of the intended product design.
• Interfaces with engineering, manufacturing, project management, customers and suppliers as required to produce design or design modifications.
• Assists with the development of product design and functionality.
• Provides support to manufacturing to ensure product is fabricated and assembled based on the intended functionality of the design.
• Makes suggestions to improve current processes, standards, and designs.
• Reviews engineering drawings, analyzes design, and retrieves information to complete drawing, layout or design.
• Supports the creation of internal manufacturing data, such as 3D design models specific used for CNC program creation and in process drawings.
• Complete all responsibilities in a timely and professional manner while maintaining quality and confidentiality.
• Other technical duties as required or as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Preferred: Associates or bachelor’s degree. Certification in SolidWorks
• Preferred: Certificate or Administrative experience in Solidworks PDM.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task on multiple projects at one time.
• Must be able to recognize and be discreet with sensitive business-related materials.
• Must be able to work with people to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Must be able to read, understand, learn and follow written and verbal safety, quality and work instructions.
• Must possess technical aptitude, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Must be able to be use Solidworks computer assisted drafting (CAD) equipment and software at an expert level.
• Minimum of (5) years’ work experience in an engineering environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office for spreadsheets, reports and other communications.
• Experience with SolidWorks for mechanical design, AutoCad.
• Must have strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize assignments.
• Ability to work independently.
• Prefer individuals with deepwater riser or subsea experience.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position requires an onsite presence to perform the essential duties.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment/Conditions 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• This position will require working primarily indoors in a smoke-free office and manufacturing facility but may also require the employee to be outdoors on occasion.
• Limited travel will be required to support offsite personnel and business projects.
• Occasional assignments will require remote accessing and may include evening or weekend schedules.
• The noise level is usually moderate. Employee will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts.

Candidates are required to be authorized to work in the United States. All employees must be able to comply with the company Drug and Alcohol Policy, which includes participation in Company random drug testing. Employment is subject to background checks appropriate to the position.