Lead Technical Designer

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Full Time North Las Vegas, NV, US

2 days ago Requisition

Job Title:

Lead Technical Designer

Department:
Technical Design and Engineering

Location:

Las Vegas, NV

Status:
Exempt

Reports To:

Technical Design and Engineering Manager

Position Summary

The Lead Technical Designer provides technical leadership in the design and development of custom solutions for customer projects, rental inventory, and new product development. Working closely with the Senior Technical Design and Engineering Manager, this position oversees the creation and review of detailed construction drawings, mentors Technical Designers, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, manufacturable design solutions. The role is responsible for ensuring design accuracy, supporting engineering and fabrication processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and maintaining compliance with project requirements and industry standards.

• Facilitate the design of solutions to customer issues using solutions from rental inventory or new build, working closely with the Senior Technical Design and Engineering Manager.
• Generate clear concise construction drawings using Autodesk Inventor for the Fabrication Department to implement in the manufacturing process.
• Develop overall concept models for various projects, providing a comprehensive vision for the design solution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Fabrication and Project Management, to ensure seamless communication and coordination, as well as to determine project needs and ensure accurate interpretation and representation in design solutions.
• Review and guide Technical Designers in the creation of detailed and accurate construction drawings by reviewing drawings prior to fabrication.
• Ensure that design solutions meet project specifications, industry standards, and customer expectations.
• Participate in project meetings to offer technical expertise, address challenges, and provide input on design-related matters.
• Ability to coordinate with 3rd party vendors, including but not limited to engineering, freelance designers, suppliers and external manufacturers.
• Manage company initiatives around product development in collaboration with Technical Design-Engineering Manager, general/operations managers, etc.
• Apply basic structural and mechanical calculations to validate initial design concepts
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, optimizing design processes and workflows monitoring efficiency of designs during the fabrication process.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, advancements, and emerging technologies in technical design and engineering.
• Any other action deemed reasonable or significant by management.

• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor, Microsoft Excel, and other relevant design tools, knowledge of Mathcad or Risa is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in translating project requirements into design solutions.
• Ability to adapt to evolving project needs and multitask effectively.
• Knowledge of industry standards, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Relevant education or experience in technical design and engineering.
• Familiarity with construction drawings and documentation processes.
• All other duties as assigned by the Technical Design Manager

• Ability to travel to various SGPS Showrig site locations as needed.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

This position is primarily performed in an office environment with prolonged periods of computer work. Occasional work in the warehouse, fabrication shop, or other SGPS Show Rig locations may be required to review designs, support manufacturing processes, inspect work in progress, and collaborate with cross-functional teams