Product Designer- 1st shift

Job Goal:

The Product Designer's responsibilities are primarily focused on the creation of product drawings for use in our production process. Designs are developed based on descriptions, models, general arrangements, blueprints, and conceptual sketches from engineers and customers. The role also includes preparation and integration of bills of material into our manufacturing management software and the creation of information packages for the factory floor. This function is an integral part of our rubber products and solutions business.

In addition, it is the responsibility and goal of all employees at Valley Rubber to live and implement the vision and mission of the company.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Uses Autodesk Inventor and supporting software to review drawings and product designs
• Creates and revises production drawings (detail and assembly drawings).
• Utilizes knowledge and experience in creating appropriate shop drawings for fabrication and manufacturing details.
• Drafts detailed multi-view drawings of specific components and steel fabrications.
• Creates finished designs from sketches, blueprints, or models.
• Updates Drafting and Engineering Standards as part of a team.
• Examines documents to develop, compute, and verify specifications for drafting data, such as configuration of parts, dimensions, or tolerances.
• Calculates material requirements and records within a manufacturing control system (software)Examine documents to develop and create accurate bills of material (BOM) in the ERP system
• Creates supporting information for release of designs to production
• Maintains an organized file system for production drawings
• Communicates with tooling, QA, project managers, engineering, and manufacturing regarding new and revised prints
• Consults with engineers, sales representatives, and customers to discuss or interpret designs and requirements
• Creates engineering documents and designs as directed
• Assists with data management as needed

Qualifications and Requirements:

Associates degree / diploma in technical drafting and design preferred

Skilled in the use Autodesk products (Inventor), or Alternative experience with 3D modeling software such as Solidworks

Previous experience with ERP / MRP systems

Experience in communicating with a fabrication shop on detailed designs

People Skills

Good Communication Skills

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of the week vary, but are typically Monday through Friday, 40 hours weekly This position could potentially require weekend and some overtime hours.

Current Openings for Product Designer 1st shift Jobs at Valley Rubber