Drafter/Designer

Title: Designer (could also be termed Drafter/Mechanical Engineer)

Non-Exempt

Onsite at Fairport, NY

Pay Rate ; $33/hr

• This is an ITAR facility. Candidates must meet DOD requirements.
  
  

Top Skills

• AS/BS in Engineering Discipline, preferably mechanical
• 2 years experience with Creo, Solidworks (no new grads with no work experience)
• Candidates must demonstrate hands-on capabilities. This is not just a behind-the-desk/computer position. The position is very hands-on with creating designs and working with other engineers.
• Candidates must have strong mechanical aptitude!
  
  

Position Summary: Supports or leads continuous improvement activities, new product or process introductions and cost reduction projects. Supports drive to fundamental process understanding and lower cost producer objectives. Works with other members of the Engineering and Operations community to solve technical engineering related problems and provide hands on troubleshooting when needed. Provides 2D/3D CAD design work to support manufacturing project activities. Supports the development and execution of plans to evaluate new technology or improvements in existing technology resulting in a superior product in terms of quality and/or cost.

Day To Day Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day problem solving to ensuring timely resolution of short-term process and equipment issues.
• Provides 2D/3D CAD design work to support manufacturing project activities.
• Creating accurate CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions, and site visits.
• Seeking clarity and understanding from engineers and project managers when you are not 100% certain of something.
• Provide mechanical expertise on projects involving cost reduction, process optimization and receivership of new processes.
• Identify chronic issues and provide long term corrective actions
• Provide hands on equipment troubleshooting
• Actively engage in plant safety initiatives and projects.
• Develop and update engineering and operations documentation.
• Provide training for operations workforce regarding equipment or operations changes.
  
  

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time: 8-10 hours/day; 40-50 hours/week. This position requires flexibility as manufacturing issues arise. M-F 8am-5pm

Qualification

• AS or BS in the following Engineering Disciplines: Mechanical Engineering or similar Engineering field.
• 2+ years of engineering work experience in a manufacturing/production environment.
  
  

Required Skills

• Solid 2D/3D modeling experience with Creo Parametric, Autodesk inventor or similar design software
• Translate engineering solutions to requirements, then further to process and/or equipment designs which deliver all required and promised performance criteria.
• Ability to effectively multitask and prioritize work on an independent basis in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to provide high level hands on equipment troubleshooting
• Use scientific method and engineering first principles to solve problems thoroughly and effectively, using well-designed and executed processes.
• Works well in a team environment, is a “self-starter” and is “results oriented”.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
  
  

Desired Skills

• A passion for doing high quality work.
• The ability to think critically, innovate, and solve challenging technical problems.
• High attention to detail.
• Effective time management and logical decision-making ability.
• Being able to self-start and self-motivate when there is no one available to provide instruction.
• Strong work ethic, and the ability to handle peak work times.
  
  

Soft Skills

• Work well both within a multi-disciplined team and independently with minimal oversight.
• Adapts positively to change of priorities or business conditions.
• Sets high standards for personal performance and stays focused on task to meet or exceed expectations for results.
• Exhibits patience and composure during difficult times.
• Communicates and applies lessons learned.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of an organization.