Senior Mechanical Designer

ISI designs, builds, installs and services material handling & conveyor systems and food & beverage production lines for some of the biggest companies in the world. .

Summary

The Senior Mechanical Designer is involved in the plant layout, detailing, drafting, and design of conveyor systems and components such as, machinery, stairs, platforms & mezzanines, ladders, and other items as needed. This position requires someone with excellent design/drafting skills in AutoCAD 2006 or later and knowledge of sheet metal fabrication principles. Successful candidates must be very organized and have basic project management skills. The incumbent must be able to complete 2D and 3D drawings accurately and quickly. Further, this person must be capable of interacting well with other departments to obtain ideas, ensure quality, and correct errors.

Success Criteria & Measurement

• Complete drawings in an accurate and timely manner based on customer standards and specifications in order to maintain project schedules
• Communicate professionally with Customers, Vendors, Field, Manufacturing, and Office personnel
• Maintain all project data in an organized manner

Responsibilities

• Generate mechanical design drawings to meet project requirements, incorporating best practices for fabrication and installation
• Generate clear and accurate submittal drawings for review and approval
• Generate accurate shop detail drawings, as needed, including material and hardware bills of materials and cut lists
• Generate field assembly drawings and documents, including shipping lists and field bolt schedules
• Timely entry of BoMs and other relevant information into infor ERP system
• Complete Take Offs as required and in a timely manner
• Check the work of junior level designers and provide constructive feedback
• Report on drawing progress as specified by the Manager or Assistant Project Manager
• Highly proficient in the capabilities and practices of our fabrication facility and able to assist in knowledge transfer to Design I and II Drafters
• Conduct site visits when necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school required
• Minimum of 5 - 10 years experience with design/drafting
• Experience with AutoCAD 2006 or later and with Inventor
• Experience in the package handling industry is a plus
• Strong analytic skills with an understanding of drawings and measurements
• Ability to navigate through complex projects and follow directions and work in a safe and professional manor
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, customer service and follow up oriented
• Ability to follow directions, written and verbal, efficiently with the ability to work under time constraints and prioritize to meet deadlines
• Ability to travel a minimum of 5% to business sites, as required

ISI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry. We embrace the competitive advantage of diversity.