Mechanical Designer

Your Tasks

• Generate and manage concepts, mechanical sketches, and drawings required to effectively bid, fabricate, install and/or commission various types of paint finishing equipment.
• Utilize a computer aided design (CAD) system to create drawings (2D and 3D).
• Interpret schematics to develop complete system designs.
• Apply SMACNA general air handling system calculations to determine proper duct and component sizes and configurations.
• Travel to customer sites and participate in field measurements.
• Maintain project schedules.
• Effectively communicate and interact with engineering and estimating departments, contractors, suppliers and customers.
• Control and document the distribution and archiving of drawings and documents.
• Understand, diagnose, and solve real or potential design problems.
• Attend and contribute to design review meetings.
• Interpret mechanical drawings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associate Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Design, or related field preferred.
• 5 or more years of experience.
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD (3D) - must have.
• Experienced with mechanical layout, detail drawings, and basic duct routing.
• Experienced with SMACHNA codes.
• Experienced with sheet metal construction and duct sizing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to perform basic engineering calculations – velocity in duct sizing.
• Strong skills in math and geometry.
• Nice to have Proficient in the use of Microstation.
• Experience with Solidworks, Navisworks, BIM, and/or Revit.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office:
  Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Good time management skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Good technical writing skills.
• Good communication skills with co-workers, suppliers, and customers.
• Able to work well independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to technically define problems and propose solutions.
• Adaptable to change in a learning environment.
• Self-starter capable of executing assigned tasks and solving problems in a diplomatic and professional manner.
• Willing and able to work overtime, weekends and holidays when necessary.