Mechanical Designer

Under the direction of the Project Manager or Project Engineer, the Mechanical Designer designs and drafts mechanical and/or electro‑mechanical sub‑assemblies used in the thermal processing of specialty materials.

• Works independently or collaboratively to develop design concepts, detailed designs, and detailed fabrication drawings that fulfill contractual obligations, projects schedules, and company goals.
• Collaborates with and delegates to internal and external partners during the design, drafting, and manufacturing phase.
• Checks design and drafting work prior to Project Engineer approval to ensure requirements are satisfied.
• Works closely with the Project Engineer to solve problems that may arise during any phase of the project.
• Responsible for implementations and follow‑up of his/her portion of the project after the Project Engineer establishes a course of action to solve a particular problem.
• Performs a substantial amount of 3D CAD modeling and 2D detailing work for individual parts and assemblies.

• Working knowledge of design practices as relates to vacuum vessels or systems.
• Strong working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing concepts used in the fabrication and assembly of industrial assemblies, weldments, and detail parts.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, project requirements documents, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Strong working knowledge of CAD software e.g., Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Mechanical, Mechanical Desktop, and similar CAD platforms.
• Working knowledge of Product Data Management software (e.g. Autodesk Vault, Solid Works PDM).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

• Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two‑year College, but 4 years preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in a Designer or Drafter role e experience preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external customers.
• Exceptional organization skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to be proactive and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Detail‑orientated with ability to respond quickly to a fast‑moving and ever‑changing environment.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.