POSITION TITLE: Mechanical Designer 

REPORTS TO:  Manager of Product Engineering

POSITION PURPOSE/MISSION:  The position coordinates engineering projects/designs and layouts.  

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

1.  Create and maintain 3D models and detailed drawings in SolidWorks.

2.  Create bills of material in ERP and create and submit engineering documentation for release and revisions.

3.  Prepare purchase requisitions for the acquisition of parts.

4.  Participate on cross functional design teams to prepare conceptual models and drawings for components and assemblies.

5.  Prepare fabrication and assembly detailed drawings.  

6.  Create bills of material for components and assemblies.

7.  Ensure correct setup of parts in system for manufacture of parts.

8.  Coordinate and support testing of prototypes both in lab and field environments.

9. Coordinate the creation of cost estimates to be provided to sales for customers.

        - Recommend material sources.

        - Validate proposed manufacturing processes for accuracy and completeness.

        - Review internal and external quotes for accuracy and completeness.

10.  Provide support to production through the interpretation of drawings and the resolution of manufacturing problems necessary to meet design specifications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two-year Associate Degree in Mechanical Design Technology or related field
• 2 years design and drafting experience using 3D modeling software or equivalent combination of education and experience
• SolidWorks proficiency required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Working knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint
• Prior experience with Microsoft Project or similar project management software
• Experience in/familiarity with the manufacturing product development process and engineering operations

Highly Desirable Behavioral Competencies:

• Active Communication - communicates effectively both verbally and in writing. Takes responsibility for ensuring that people have the current and accurate information needed for success.
• Adaptability – open to and actively solicits new ideas and opinions.  Flexible to change.
• Assertiveness – readily offer opinions and takes action even when their position may be unpopular.
• Customer Orientation – stays close to internal and external customers.  Anticipates and meets customer needs.
• Energy – has the stamina and endurance to maintain a fast pace and continue to produce.
• Initiative – proactive and takes action without being prompted.
• Learning Agility – continuously seeks new knowledge, learns quickly and uses new information effectively.  Flexible to change, and learns from failure. Seeks to improve processes and products.  Capable of assuming more responsible roles within the Engineering function.
• Listening Skills – offers full attention when others speak.  
• Organization & Planning – manages time wisely and effectively prioritizes multiple competing tasks.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making – identifies and solves problems, acts decisively, and shows good judgment.
• Relationship Building – establishes and maintains networks, utilizing them to facilitate business transactions.
• Results Orientation – maintains appropriate focus on outcomes and accomplishments.  Motivated by achievement, and persists until goals are reached, conveying a sense of urgency to make things happen.  
• Team Player – responds to requests from other parts of the organization, and supports larger legitimate organizational agendas.

Culture:  Follows Kondex Values & Beliefs

Travel:  Minimal

Kondex is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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