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Mechanical Designer

OakTree Staffing, Sugar Land, TX, United States


Overview This position will be responsible for preparing CAD models, drawings & BOMs of mechanical components, equipment & machinery using AUTODESK Inventor software. This role will also resolve any mechanical and/or fabrication issues associated with CAD drawings. A wide degree of creativity, latitude, and judgment will be required in order to successfully fulfill this role.

Duties and Essential Job Functions

Preparing drawings of mechanical components, equipment & machinery using AUTOCAD Inventor software program.

Prepare documentation for procurement and manufacturing, including but not limited to

Documentation to include but not limited to Engineering Change Notices, Deviations, Waivers, New Part Number requests

May be involved in the fabrication, operation, application, installation, and/or repair of mechanical products

May also participate in designing special modifications to existing machinery or parts

Directly support manufacturing personnel in the preparation of detailed design, testing and prototype/production fabrication

Continuously strive to reduce manufacturing costs through design improvement and consultation with the manufacturing, customer service, sales departments, and suppliers

Work in accordance with all legislation and company policy requirements pertaining to employee safety, health and wellness

Education and Experience

5 or more years relevant CAD drafting experience with heavy industrial mobile equipment in the construction, mining, agriculture, forestry, military, or other related industry

An Associate's or Bachelors degree in a related field

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must be able to produce a full manufacturing specification package including engineering BOMs

Proficient in using 3-D modeling tools (Autodesk Inventor preferred)

Proficient in using 2-D drawing tools (Autodesk AutoCAD preferred)

Basic understanding of analytical tools such as FEA and or MathCAD (Preferred)

Strong knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

Familiarity with DFMEA preferred

Must demonstrate professional communication, problem solving, and self-management skills

Experienced and skilled in 2D drawing construction in AutoCAD 2010 or newer.

Must possess strong mechanical aptitude and be detailed orientated

Must possess strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to interact effectively with colleagues and vendors

Ability to work well independently, as well as collaboratively as part of a team.

Ability to use professional concepts and company policies and procedures to solve a limited range of complex problems requiring the regular use of ingenuity and innovation

Demonstrated ability to meet schedule and cost goals

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