Playground Designer
Playit Creations, Hugo, MN, United States
Overview:
Playit Creations is a fun, creative place to work with a great team and amazing products!
The commercial Playground Division of Weldit Metalworks Inc: (Playit Creations), is seeking a talented Mechanical/Industrial Design Engineer to join our team of talented creators and fabricators.
Position Details & Expectations: - Expected to perform a wide range of tasks across the life cycle of project creation (from 2D drafting, prototyping, and revisions, to accurate 3D models & functional shop drawings for fabrication - Ideal candidate is somebody that has 2+ years of experience in mechanical, industrial, or structural design, engineering or equivalent. - This is an area of growth in our company and are open to implementing new technologies and techniques, but the candidate must have a strong understanding of both 2D & 3D CAD programs
Such as: - AutoCAD (2D Drafting - Preferred) - SolidWorks (3D - Preferred; but Autodesk Fusion 360 would also be great.) - 3DS Max (3D - Preferred) **(Google Sketchup will not be accepted)** - Applicant must have a humble, consistently positive attitude and be eager to work respectfully and harmoniously in a team environment. - Has a basic understanding of working with custom metal fabrication, production processes and manufacturing techniques (required).
Duties & Responsibilities: · Use sound design principles and best-practice CAD methods while working on projects and creating documentation. · Efficiently balance several projects at once, being able to pivot when necessary. · Help to design & develop products that meet cost and timeline needs. · Create accurate 3D CAD models and engineering drawings. · Create documentation that can be used to fabricate products with very little explanation/oversight on the manufacturing floor. · Work closely with Sales, Marketing and New Product Development to coordinate new products and understand product designs. · Able to functionally Project Manage, providing real-time reporting of assigned project progress. · Develop and maintain an organized CAD block library of Plan view and Elevation CAD blocks based upon renderings created in the Design Department. · Create 3D structural frames using AutoCAD or similar software based on design parameters. · Create plan view layouts by utilizing pre-designed CAD blocks and creating custom made blocks on-demand. · Verify product design accuracy based upon specifications, codes, and other regulations. · A general knowledge of basic construction methods and manufacturing is expected. · Create and maintain a library of Product Manufacturing’s drawing job folders.
Requirements: · Fluent with AutoCAD 2D and a commonly used 3D CAD program, such as:
Autodesk Fusion 360, SolidWorks, or Autodesk 3DS Max · Fluent with Adobe Creative Cloud (Specifically InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) · Must be experienced with Microsoft Office including basic Excel · Must be organized and detail oriented. · Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial design, (or similar), or Technical School with successful experience. · Must always maintain confidentiality. · Ability to work independently without becoming distracted or wasting time. · Ability to locate and process data efficiently and with a sense of urgency. · Ability to work on a PC. · Proficient problem-solving skills, writing skills, and math skills.
Expected to work 40+ hours per week.
Benefits Include: - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Paid Time Off If you are a detail-oriented individual with a passion for creative, playful design and possess the required skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Position Details & Expectations: - Expected to perform a wide range of tasks across the life cycle of project creation (from 2D drafting, prototyping, and revisions, to accurate 3D models & functional shop drawings for fabrication - Ideal candidate is somebody that has 2+ years of experience in mechanical, industrial, or structural design, engineering or equivalent. - This is an area of growth in our company and are open to implementing new technologies and techniques, but the candidate must have a strong understanding of both 2D & 3D CAD programs
Such as: - AutoCAD (2D Drafting - Preferred) - SolidWorks (3D - Preferred; but Autodesk Fusion 360 would also be great.) - 3DS Max (3D - Preferred) **(Google Sketchup will not be accepted)** - Applicant must have a humble, consistently positive attitude and be eager to work respectfully and harmoniously in a team environment. - Has a basic understanding of working with custom metal fabrication, production processes and manufacturing techniques (required).
Duties & Responsibilities: · Use sound design principles and best-practice CAD methods while working on projects and creating documentation. · Efficiently balance several projects at once, being able to pivot when necessary. · Help to design & develop products that meet cost and timeline needs. · Create accurate 3D CAD models and engineering drawings. · Create documentation that can be used to fabricate products with very little explanation/oversight on the manufacturing floor. · Work closely with Sales, Marketing and New Product Development to coordinate new products and understand product designs. · Able to functionally Project Manage, providing real-time reporting of assigned project progress. · Develop and maintain an organized CAD block library of Plan view and Elevation CAD blocks based upon renderings created in the Design Department. · Create 3D structural frames using AutoCAD or similar software based on design parameters. · Create plan view layouts by utilizing pre-designed CAD blocks and creating custom made blocks on-demand. · Verify product design accuracy based upon specifications, codes, and other regulations. · A general knowledge of basic construction methods and manufacturing is expected. · Create and maintain a library of Product Manufacturing’s drawing job folders.
Requirements: · Fluent with AutoCAD 2D and a commonly used 3D CAD program, such as:
Autodesk Fusion 360, SolidWorks, or Autodesk 3DS Max · Fluent with Adobe Creative Cloud (Specifically InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) · Must be experienced with Microsoft Office including basic Excel · Must be organized and detail oriented. · Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial design, (or similar), or Technical School with successful experience. · Must always maintain confidentiality. · Ability to work independently without becoming distracted or wasting time. · Ability to locate and process data efficiently and with a sense of urgency. · Ability to work on a PC. · Proficient problem-solving skills, writing skills, and math skills.
Expected to work 40+ hours per week.
Benefits Include: - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Paid Time Off If you are a detail-oriented individual with a passion for creative, playful design and possess the required skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.