Mechanical Designer III

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Full Time Full-Time Pontiac, MI, US

Location:

Pontiac, MI;

Employment Type:

Full-time;

Pay Type:

Non-Salaried;

Reports To:

Mechanical Design Manager;
Department:
Design;
Classification:
Not Exempt

The Mechanical Designer III produces designs of customer’s equipment according to customer and internal specifications using computer programs. They work closely with project managers, engineers, leaders, and other employees to create and improve manufacturing systems, or processes and develop drawings for a wide variety of machines. The position is the highest position in mechanical design, without taking on additional leadership responsibilities or advancing outside of mechanical design.

Candidates are considered experts in the field, will have diverse experience and the ability to produce complex systems with minimal supervision.

• Design Responsibilities:
  • Conceptualizes and creates solutions for complex customer designs on CAD software programs.
  • Produces detailed drawings, assembly drawings, and bills of materials for equipment, and sub-assemblies utilizing CAD Software.
  • Examines project instructions and drawings to determine specifications, procedures, equipment, and proactively identify potential complications and preventative measures involved in designing; validates and updates drawing documentation as needed.
  • Reviews mechanical requirements and machine operations/sequences with internal departments.
  • Identifies appropriate components for mechanical assemblies. Works with vendors for proper sizing, selection, sign‑off of components Performs engineering calculations related to machine and tool designs.
  • Determines causes, or troubleshoots mechanical errors, working with staff, deciding courses of action to solve problems.
  • Contributes to Risk Assessments, Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Machinery Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (MFMEA).
  • Awareness and compliance with plant safety requirements, including operator interface with tooling design.
  • Performs reverse engineering tasks including creating drawings of existing tooling using precision measuring devices. Proactively communicates updates and obtains information from internal and external parties.
  • Create and/or update Excel matrix’s which contain various information (weld information, cycle time studies, long lead components, etc.)
  • Resolve associated process, mechanical, and fabrication problems, when required.
  • Checks that all customer product and tooling components are designed properly, without interference.
  • Checks that all details can be manufactured, and that the Bill of Materials is correct.
  • Checks all machine tolerances, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), materials, special processes, heat treat, and paint requirements are included and correct.
  • Verify process and sequence sheets (Controls line‑up sheets) using Excel/PowerPoint.
• Project Tracking: Understands mechanical design tasks and time to complete those tasks. Proactively communicates issues as they arise to maintain budget, timing, and quality. Communicates progress regularly with Mechanical leaders/manager.
• Relationship Management: Develops and maintains relations with customers, vendors, project design team, leader, and senior management teams. Ensures that all business activities are performed to the highest degree of ethical standards. Able to work through issues maintaining positive working relationships.
• Improvements: Suggests and develops improvements to design standards and processes, to aid in increased efficiency, cost, and quality.
• Mentoring: May oversee mechanical designers assigned to the project; train, mentor, motivate, develop, coach team members. Ensure proper understanding of tasks and order of importance is understood. May review designs developed by other team members.
• Record Keeping: maintains design project records in line with quality and corporate procedures, including 3D models, drawings, pdf’s, review signoffs, Design…