JC Ford Co
Mechanical Designer
JC Ford Co, Columbia, Tennessee, us, 38402
The Mechanical Designer generates solid geometry computer models and 2D engineering drawings for product assemblies and components. As a product designer, you will use your skill and knowledge of products and processes to bring innovative designs to life.
Requirements
Specific Responsibilities Include:
• Use Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD to develop and improve market leading products.
• Create high quality designs in a timely fashion to support project schedules.
• Design components to be manufactured via machining, sheet metal bending/rolling, welding, CNC machining and other related processes
• Create and revise production engineering drawings (assemblies, components, and layouts) that include multiple detailed views.
• Check dimensions, materials, and positional relationships of components and subsystems within top level CAD assembly structures.
• Collaborate with production personnel to understand fabrication and assembly process requirements and design for cost effective and efficient manufacturing and assembly.
• Create and release BOMs for mechanical assemblies.
• Utilize Vault PDM to maintain organized file system for production CAD files.
• Participate in Design Reviews
• Review drawings prepared by other Mechanical Designers and Engineers.
• Comply with plant safety procedures to ensure a safe environment.
Education:
• CAD certification and/or technical AA degree
• 2 years' work experience
Experience and Background:
• Skill with Autodesk Inventor and Vault Professional.
• Portfolio of work that demonstrates 3D modeling capability.
• Good verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively.
• Ability to drive for results, hold self-accountable, and continuously improve.
• Ability to work well with others and to participate in a cross-functional team.
• Prefer experience in CAD modeling of food manufacturing equipment.
• Prefer knowledge and experience with structural FEA software.
Travel Requirements:
Customer Visits
Physical Requirements:
Most of the job functions are performed in an office setting requiring minimal safety precautions, however occasional visits to the production floor are also required.
The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are intended to represent the essential functions of the position and are not exhaustive.
JC Ford reserves the right to modify this job description at any time, with or without notice, to meet business needs. Employees are expected to adhere to company policies and applicable local, state, and federal laws. This document does not constitute a contract of employment, and JC Ford retains the right to employ individuals at will, as permitted by law.
Requirements
Specific Responsibilities Include:
• Use Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD to develop and improve market leading products.
• Create high quality designs in a timely fashion to support project schedules.
• Design components to be manufactured via machining, sheet metal bending/rolling, welding, CNC machining and other related processes
• Create and revise production engineering drawings (assemblies, components, and layouts) that include multiple detailed views.
• Check dimensions, materials, and positional relationships of components and subsystems within top level CAD assembly structures.
• Collaborate with production personnel to understand fabrication and assembly process requirements and design for cost effective and efficient manufacturing and assembly.
• Create and release BOMs for mechanical assemblies.
• Utilize Vault PDM to maintain organized file system for production CAD files.
• Participate in Design Reviews
• Review drawings prepared by other Mechanical Designers and Engineers.
• Comply with plant safety procedures to ensure a safe environment.
Education:
• CAD certification and/or technical AA degree
• 2 years' work experience
Experience and Background:
• Skill with Autodesk Inventor and Vault Professional.
• Portfolio of work that demonstrates 3D modeling capability.
• Good verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively.
• Ability to drive for results, hold self-accountable, and continuously improve.
• Ability to work well with others and to participate in a cross-functional team.
• Prefer experience in CAD modeling of food manufacturing equipment.
• Prefer knowledge and experience with structural FEA software.
Travel Requirements:
Customer Visits
Physical Requirements:
Most of the job functions are performed in an office setting requiring minimal safety precautions, however occasional visits to the production floor are also required.
The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are intended to represent the essential functions of the position and are not exhaustive.
JC Ford reserves the right to modify this job description at any time, with or without notice, to meet business needs. Employees are expected to adhere to company policies and applicable local, state, and federal laws. This document does not constitute a contract of employment, and JC Ford retains the right to employ individuals at will, as permitted by law.