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Taco, Inc.

Sr Product Designer

Taco, Inc., Cranston, Rhode Island, us, 02910

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As a family-owned and operated company, we feel a special obligation to the employees who comprise our Taco family. We are committed to offering employees access to the tools necessary to live long and productive lives. We strive to instill in all of our employees:

A positive mental attitude that helps us to be a leader in the industry

A commitment to building strong relationships, both inside and outside the organization

A desire to learn, grow, and contribute to moving our strategy forward

A need to create and innovate

Employment Type:

Regular Full-Time

Shift:

1st Shift

Work Status:

Hybrid

Position Summary:

The Senior Product Designer creates new and improved product designs by preparing layouts of the designs. They create and revise detail and assembly drawings by determining tolerances, fits, calculations, and list specifications and materials. The Product Designer works off detailed sketches provided by engineers in developing and revising products. They play an important role in the development of the product, from design and creation to final production, and understand the needs and requirements of the new product or mechanical system. The Senior Product Designer is directly involved in prototyping of product designs and presents designs at design reviews. They have limited instructions from engineers and provide coaching and mentoring to the team of Product Designers.

Measures of Success:

Accurately design/model and document components and assemblies

Timely running of Finite Element Analysis program to identify/eliminate possible product failure points

Successfully prepare and present mechanical designs at design reviews

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Provides 2D and 3D CAD support to research and design teams engaged in the development of innovations for new and existing products.

Follows engineering procedures to evaluate designs and modify components and assemblies.

Creates effective mechanical designs and develops mechanical concepts and drawings to meet project requirements.

Documents designs for manufacturability. Provides internal and external support for manufacturing.

Follows requirements for geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, tolerance analysis, design for manufacturing and assembly, manufacturing processes and inspection.

Supports Engineering with engineering change notices.

Creates Bills of Material and ensures drawings meet standards while using ERP and ECN/PLM systems.

Provides internal and external support for the tech services and sales departments.

Serves as a participating team member on product development projects.

Applies skills to prepare 3D models and drawings of components and assemblies.

Applies advanced skills to prepare 3D models using Advanced Surfacing, Circuit Works and FEA tools provided by Solid Works.

Assists engineering and project management staff with day-to-day project functions such as researching product specifications, competitor analysis, contacting vendors and other support functions as needed.

Identifies any personal or mechanical team training needed to the supervisor.

Manages the design process, including creating models of components and assemblies, dimensioning, tolerancing, prototyping, and documenting results.

Prepares and presents designs at design reviews.

Anticipates and solves design issues.

Coaches and mentors product designers.

Participates in training sessions when new technology is introduced into the design process.

Qualifications Required:

Associate degree in Mechanical Drafting, Drafting and Design Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology or Engineering Design Technology; significant applicable experience may be accepted in lieu of degree

7+ years of product/mechanical design experience, including 3D CAD mechanical design and layout of products

Certified Solid Works Professional

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, etc.)

Effective communication skills, including excellent oral and written skills

Advanced knowledge of ERP and ECN/PLM systems

Experience with ASME Standards, ISO 9000, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Tolerance Analysis, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly, manufacturing processes and inspection requirements

Experience in Advanced Surfaces, Circuit Works and/or FEA Simulation

Ability to take direction and act independently

Ability to manage multiple priorities and stay organized

No travel required

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Drafting, Drafting and Design Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology or Engineering Design Technology

Certified on ASME Standards and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

10+ years of product/mechanical design experience, including 3D CAD mechanical design and layout of products

Understanding of various manufacturing processes like plastic injection molding, metal parts machining, casting, and sheet metal process.

Work Environment:

This position works primarily in an office environment using computers and technology. Verbal and auditory capability are required. Occasional exposure in production plant where large equipment and noise are prevalent. Safety gear is required in these areas. This position may work from home up to 2X/week if performance is in good standing. This position has no direct reports.

Benefits:

With nearly 1,000 people working at Taco worldwide, each with their own story, you will discover a sense of community and diverse, intelligent colleagues who help us innovate, create and explore.

Taco employees benefit from a company that:

Provides competitive salaries and benefits

Offers tuition reimbursement, career development, and on-site training programs in our learning center

Believes in sharing profits with its employees

Is mindful about family, health and well-being

Fosters conditions that allow people and communities to reach their full potential

Embraces and celebrates diversity

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