Lead Designer

Report To : Vice President of Engineering

Position Summary
The primary focus of the Lead Designer is to monitor and direct the flow of a job through the design and engineering phases of Therma-Tron-X, Inc. equipment. The Lead Designer takes direction from the VP of Engineering and reports progress to the Project Engineer.

General Responsibilities

Review sales drawings and new concepts

Design systems

Support and direct R & D projects

Delegate the detailing to the CAD Detailers

Follow progress and check drawings on work completed by Detailers

Monitor and report on requisitions and the status of materials for a job, particularly items that require long lead times

Create completion dates and deadlines for each phase and drawing of job

Insure coordination between final drawings and actual equipment prior to shipping

Evaluate a job upon completion for its strengths and weaknesses and make recommendations

Specific Day to Day Responsibilities
Report the status of jobs by phase each wee:

Provide a list of jobs and phases to the Vice President of Engineering before the Production Meeting, including release dates or proposed release dates for each phase.

Designate the progress of each phase by percent (100% = released to the shop)

Provide a status report on parts and materials with long lead times. Include requisition dates.

Comment of any other significant issues including:

Major design changes

Drawings on hold due to pending decisions by PE’s, customers, etc.

Delays in the release of drawings

Jobs taking priority this week

Pending, unresolved problems

Report the status of jobs by phase each week

Communications and Follow-up

Delegate workflow to the Detailers

Ensure that drawings are complete and accurate before release to the shop. Check with the PE if necessary.

Update Detailers on design changes, standards, etc. that come from Management OR the shop

Ensure coordination of responsibilities with TTX Environmental to provide overlap of system layout and design

Address questions/suggestions/problems from key shop personnel that pertain to specific drawings. Communicate corrections and changes to Detailers.

Improvement and Problem Resolution

Brainstorming session, use 'multiple brains' to solve problems and develop ideas

Identify areas for improvement

Miscommunication between departments

Recurring design problems, common errors

Missing, incorrect or double ordered parts

Inaccurate or incomplete drawings

Development

Review the entire engineering process and make written recommendations for improvements in designs and processes

Distribute copies of recommendations to key personnel

Communicate approved changes to Detailers and follow-up on future drawings

Qualifications

3 – 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Proficient in AutoCAD

Possess an assertive, self-driving attitude

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