Product Designer (Sign-On Bonus Available)
Date Posted: 10/24/2023
Location: Corydon, IA
Job Description:
Job Summary:
- Work collaboratively with the engineering team and plant personnel to improve design, manufacturing, and assembly process.
- Designs and details lawn mower and grain dryer parts, assemblies, and accessories.
Essential Functions:
- Design and model products and components in SolidWorks accurately.
- Prepare and maintain an accurate Bill of Materials.
- Review, evaluate, and troubleshoot design problems.
- Assist in supporting new and existing designs by gathering information and producing drawings.
- Conduct shop and field tests and prepare evaluation/test reports.
- Drives company vehicle to travel and assist dealers and customers on how to troubleshoot or repair Shivvers equipment.
- Work from written and verbal directions, sketches, and customer specifications.
- Create, document, and maintain parts and assembly instructions.
- Prepare product manuals and assembly instructions.
- Revise manufacturing drawing for various components and assemblies, as required.
- Evaluate and update manufacturing drawing for clarity and dimensional accuracy.
- Assist with troubleshooting and problem-solving by working directly with the design team, production supervisors/managers, and shop floor production team as needed.
- Maintain consistent communication with the supervisor on the status of assigned tasks.
- Follows safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments. Performs work in a neat and orderly fashion and maintains a clean and safe work environment.
- Actively participates in continuous improvement activities.
Educational Requirements:
- Associate’s degree in Applied Science preferred, or equivalent experience.
Skills/Experience Requirements:
- Previous CAD modeling/drafting experience required.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes a plus.
- High level of proficiency in drafting in a 3D environment using SolidWorks.
- Attention to detail. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong mechanical knowledge and ability with understanding of electrical and hydraulic components and circuits.
- Ability to work from engineering sketches.
- Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing preferred.
- Work effectively with limited direction as well as the ability to work in a team environment and multitask effectively.
- Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to perform repetitive operations.
- Ability to lift up to 25lbs frequently; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
- Ability to perform repetitive motions such as bending, walking, reaching with hands, grasping, pushing, and pulling.
- Ability to wear PPE (personal protective equipment) as needed. Steel-toed shoes and safety glasses are required when working in the factory or testing areas.
Work Environment:
- Environment ranges from an office environment to a manufacturing shop environment with various noise levels and temperatures ranging from hot to cold depending on seasons.