Designer..II

# Designer..IIElyria, OH 44035## Overview Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Category Engineering ## Description
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* Essential Functions:

*** With minimal supervision, perform all the duties of the Designer I position.
* Provide design leadership through concept, prototype, pre-production and ECN release.
* Provide sustaining design support to existing & new products.
* Ability to lead segments of a project from concept development through final release ensuring the overall project schedule and functional requirements are met.
* Design complex components and assemblies utilizing CAD/Solid Modeling software using Solid Works with minimal supervision.
* Perform design tasks incorporating knowledge of equipment capabilities, application techniques and design limitations.
* Perform Stack-Up Analysis, incorporating mark-ups, checking to ensure Parts match with the Production Intent, communicating with Vendor/Supply Chain.
* Creating 2D assembly drawings, cross-sectional views, BOM, Notes.
* Manage PLM System, taking out part numbers, assigning part numbers.
* Train new hires with Solid Works CAD.
* Analyze structures/mechanisms and recommend design improvements utilizing engineering software (ANSYS and Solid Works Simulation & Motion preferred).
* Coordinate with internal/external model shops to obtain models/prototypes of designs using, but not limited to, SLA, SLS and LOM and apply knowledge of current technology to discover alternate prototyping techniques.
* Generate files for various prototyping techniques.
* Collaborate with multiple departments in troubleshooting and assist in determining desired outcome for new and existing products and tooling.
* Communication with suppliers to optimize designs for cost and functionality.
* Work with engineers and marketing staff in dynamic conceptual stages of projects.
* Create ECN/ECR’s, test procedures and requests.
* Ensure that all product development processes and activities conform to Invacare’s quality system.
* In collaboration with QA/RA and in a pro-active manner, ensure that product development processes and activities meet appropriate domestic and international safety and quality standards.
* Complete all required training applicable to assigned position.

Exhibit positivity, flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.## Qualifications
* Two (2) years of college or an Associate’s degree in Drafting, Engineering, or Engineering Technologies preferred.
* Five to seven (5
- 7) years of design experience including design layout, assembly, and detail drawing experience; with a minimum of three (3) years of experience working with Solid Modeling. (Solid Works preferred).
* Good knowledge and application of GD&T, Stack-Up Analysis.
* Working knowledge of PLM System such as Solid Works Manage, Agile PLM by Oracle.
* Experience working with an ECR/ECN process and manufacturing BOM systems.
* Strong understanding of multiple manufacturing processes with the ability to design for manufacture.
* Proven ability with single and multiple component manufacturing techniques including sheet metal bending, metal stamping, fabrication, extruding, injection molding and blow molding.
* Successful experience in data file generation for 3D modeling systems.
* Self-directed regarding project goals with excellent organizational and time management skills.
* Demonstrated teamwork skills.
* Effective communication skills.
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