Product Design Specialist - Expansion Joint Systems

Job Summary: Provide product CAD drawings, models, illustrations, and specifications for new or custom products specific to the expansion joint product division.  

Primary Duties:

• Work directly with sales and product management to create product drawings and control specifications.
• Assist in product design and design review process.
• Assist with product testing, and design verification.
• Verify that product designs are within our manufacturing capabilities.
• Maintain master drawings and models.
• Ensure that drawings and specifications are accurate and meet design intent.
• Stay current with illustration software and CAD design tools.
• Research materials and components to optimize design.
• Work with Finite Elemental Analysis software to evaluate designs before production.
• Act as a liaison between sales, manufacturing and vendors regarding product development.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications:

• Proficient working knowledge CAD, SolidWorks, and illustration software.
• Understanding of Finite Elemental Analysis (FEA) process.
• The ability to read, understand and create part drawings, tolerances, and blueprints
• Knowledgeable in many manufacturing and fabrication methods for metal.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow through on completion.
• Communicate effectively both internally and externally.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Maintain a professional image and enthusiastic attitude.
• Enjoys teamwork and collaboration across departments.
• Strong time management skills. 
• Ability to work well under pressure and deadlines.

Educations:

• Minimum 2 years of technical college with emphasis on mechanical design experience.
• Bachelor's degree or certification with an emphasis in mechanical design, mechanical engineering, digital manufacturing and design technology, or architecture.

Job Relationship:

• Report directly to Senior Director of Product Design and Development.
• Works closely with product managers, sales, estimating, and manufacturing.

Office Equipment / Software:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office utilizing Word, Excel.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Solidworks, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Knowledge in modeling for Autodesk REVIT / BIM preferred, but not required.
   

Authority:

• Update and maintain master drawings
• Update and maintain technical documents/specs
• Complete shop drawings per take-off
   

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) with 25% company match
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Referral program