Designer, Engineering Design & Technologists, CAD​/ AutoCAD​/ Mechanical Design

Designer I

Job Summary:

Talent Software Services is in search of a Designer for a contract position in Arden Hills, MN. The opportunity will be one year with a strong chance for a long-term extension.

Position Summary:

This is a task-oriented position. This hire will be working with CAD files from the existing company's systems to make them work with the Client. Under supervision, and with latitude for independent contribution, works from rough engineering notes, drawings, sketches and verbal instructions to create complex mechanical designs and CAD models.
   
   Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

Designs or modifies existing designs to develop or improve products or facilitate manufacturing operations. Works from rough engineering notes, drawings, sketches and verbal instructions to create complex mechanical designs and CAD models. Makes CAD models of complex assemblies' detail parts of devices and mechanisms.
   Determines design characteristics such as packaging, panel/control CAD models, functional configuration and key structural design.
   Investigates pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials, tooling and equipment, interchangeability, replaceability, and serviceability.
   Coordinates with other organizations affected by design development.
   Gathers and analyzes design information, makes studies and performs research regarding materials or parts needed for design by use of applicable handbook data and good working knowledge of available catalog and standard purchase parts/components.
   Adheres to Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions applicable to position and Functional responsibilities.
   Support Engineering Services Document Control with changes to CAD documentation associated with Change Requests.
   In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.

Qualifications:

1-2 years of experience with an AA Technical Certificate / Mechanical Drafting & Design Certificate, or very similar.
   Someone with excellent communication skills and style; not afraid to ask questions and works well with others
   Someone with excellent organizational skills
   Eager to learn
   
   Knowledge Extensive knowledge in specialized functions. Applies extensive knowledge of complex technical concepts and practices, and a complete understanding of product or systems fundamentals in a functional area and working knowledge of other related disciplines.
   
   Cognitive Skills Performs complex or specialized technical assignments usually in the nature of projects, requiring working independently. May design, develop, or modify area-specific equipment, materials, systems, and/or product. Assignments require considerable judgment, initiative, creativity and leadership in troubleshooting, suggesting alternatives, and making recommendations for continuous quality improvement methods.
   
   Supervision Received Minimal supervision. Work may be done without established procedures. May determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may provide guidance to other support personnel.
   
   Consequence of Errors Errors are very difficult to detect and would normally require significant expenditures to resolve.
   
   Contacts Contacts are frequent with individuals representing outside organizations, and/or individuals of significant importance within the company. Contacts involve planning and preparation of the communications, require skill, tact, persuasion and/or negotiation to accomplish the objectives of the communication.

If this job is a match for your background, we would be honoured to receive your application!
   
   Providing consulting opportunities to TALENTed people since 1987, we offer a host of opportunities, including contract, contract to hire, and permanent placement. Let's talk!