Job Title: Designer
Department: Engineering Department
Reports to: Engineering Manager
Work Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience
Job Type: Full-Time/Exempt
Job Summary
The Designer position at Jim Myers & Sons, Inc. (JMS) is a vital member of the Engineering Team and is a diverse high paced position with the following primary responsibilities.
Responsibilities include
- The Designer has responsibility for project timing and quality including project deliverables
- Strong ability to design mechanical equipment with high attention to detail
- Adhere to project schedule and specifications to meet the projects time objectives and milestones
- Assist Project Managers in preparation of submittal packages
- Create detailed fabrication level drawing packages
- Proper communication with internal customers in sales, engineering, manufacturing and customer service
- Ability to work effectively & efficiently with project team members on multiple projects simultaneously
- Assist in interface on technical issues with manufacturing, sourcing, and field installation
- Work with shop fabrication, machining and assembly of the equipment
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills as well as logical thought process
- Some travel to plant sites required for field measurements, installation support and troubleshooting
- Participate on Product Teams to help improve JMS products
- Follow all JMS, Inc. policies and procedures
Qualifications
- Must possess a minimum 3 years (6,000+ hours) of experience in 3D modeling with SolidWorks (preferred)
- Expert level 3D designer and/or Certified SolidWorks Professional preferred
- High level of knowledge/experience with applying drafting standards to fabrication level drawings
- 3 years of experience with the design of mechanical equipment, weldments and assemblies
- 2 years of experience with 2D design and detailing with AutoCAD a plus
- Strong background in the design of mechanical equipment with high attention to detail
- Strong communication skills including the ability to negotiate positive outcomes
- Experience with power transmission equipment including motors, gearboxes, chain drives, shafts & bearings
- Requires a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook
- Proficiency with completing design calculations
- Desire to learn and to continue developing knowledge and skills
Desired Experience and Skills
- Knowledge of fabrication processes such as bending, punching, welding, machining, etc…
- Experience with the municipal water and wastewater industry a plus
- Experience with material handling systems (conveyors and bulk storage) a plus
- Experience with electrical power, instrumentation and controls a plus
Education
- Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant field of engineering with equivalent combination of experience
Jim Myers & Sons, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Established in 1962, Jim Myers & Sons, Inc. (JMS) is recognized as a leading designer and manufacturer of water and wastewater treatment equipment and systems. The company attributes its continued success to the ability to incorporate equal parts innovation, quality and reliability into every component bearing the JMS name, maintaining its leadership position through one of the most comprehensive, solution-driven product offerings available. Its professional engineering staff makes concepts a reality by providing solutions to complex problems, utilizing the latest software for BIM-compliant mechanical and structural design with commercial and proprietary analysis programs.
JMS is headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. Its 72,000 sq. ft. facility is the site for all fabrication, manufacturing, machining, and testing. There, the JMS commitment to excellence and “The JMS Way”, a part of the company’s DNA, manifests itself every day with the promise to continue for generations to come.