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.