Machine Designer

Overview

SSOE is hiring for a Machine Designer (D4) to join our Glass/Glass Manufacturing team. We are seeking an experienced Designer with strong AutoCAD/Inventor skills, expertise in machine and material handling equipment, and a drive for innovation. Available locations in the US include Toledo and Columbus (Ohio) and Midland (Michigan).

• Interprets, organizes, executes and coordinates medium assignments with the overall responsibility for budget adherence, quality control and inter-discipline coordination.
• Makes decisions independently on design problems, practices and methods, but may receive input on unusual or complex problems from the department manager or project engineer for proposed design solutions.
• Produces finished plans and specifications and final acceptance or rejection of major items involving materials, equipment, manufacturer’s quality and field construction results.
• Completes work on major engineering projects or total design work on projects of smaller or moderate scope.
• Serves as a job captain on single discipline projects and may serve as a job captain on multi-discipline projects.
• Prepares or reviews budgets based on experience and scope of project.
• May be requested to perform project management functions.
• May assign and review work of project design team. Checks progress of work and alerts project manager to changes of scope or additional services.
• May devise new approaches and solutions to problems encountered and communicate them to the team.
• May represent the firm in meetings and conferences to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate a project.
• May prepare total design and construction cost estimates.
• Travel to client site is required for data gathering and field technical support.

• Associate degree or certification of completion of other post secondary training in engineering fields preferred.
• Minimum (8+) years experience with SSOE as a Designer or ten (10) years experience with former employer(s).
• Prior experience in machine design, material handling equipment is required.
• Exposure to and familiarity of automation and equipment design, ductwork systems, and fabrication weldments.
• Exposure to and familiarity of facility/utilities layout design, process layout, PFDs, and PIDs.
• AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor experience is required.
• Experience with Piping and equipment utilities a plus.
• Plant 3D experience a plus.
• Experience with Solid Works in lieu of Inventor will be considered.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Valid driver e209s license required.
• Salary Range: $85,000-$90,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
• Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K, PTO & paid holidays.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology

Note:

This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the Machine Designer role and may be subject to change.