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
