Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. American Equipment Holdings is one of the leading overhead crane solutions providers in the United States. They are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Designer II to design custom crane systems and components, collaborate with teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop crane systems, components, and assemblies using SolidWorks
- Use Automated 3D Models and adapt Models for project drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and project management teams to ensure design meets customer needs and the Company’s design requirements
- Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure designs meet applicable industry standards and safety regulations
- Self-sufficient, assist with technical and engineering documents as needed
- Interact with design professionals, customers, and suppliers to engineer project
- Assists with project technical drawings, calculations, and submittals
- 3D design work, ability to execute moderate to complex design projects
- Design, models, size and specifies components, create detailing and BOM
- Assists with project documentation including submittal and fabrication drawings, Bill of Materials, spare parts lists, operation and maintenance manuals, and As-Built drawings
- Ensures designs are cost effective and meet American Equipment’s standards
- Reads and understands customers additional requirements
- Performs field surveys, fabrication shop inspections and quality checks as needed
- Learn, utilize, and implement continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, TOC, 6s, APICS, & 80/20
- Responsible for directing or executing corrective action when shop problems are encountered, performs root cause analysis
- Follows all ISO quality control procedures
- Scan, file, and save all documents pertaining to the job
- Keep accurate time for each job
- Any other responsibilities assigned by Design Manager & Lead Designer
Skills
- SolidWorks Professional Certification (CSWP) required
- Experience with PDM and part creation
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, materials, and fabrication processes
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities
- Legacy AutoCAD utilization
- In depth understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Understanding of basic engineering principles
- Familiar with CMAA, ANSI/ASME, OSHA specifications & requirements
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software
- Bachelor's degree, or Associate degree, or Technical certificate
- Crane Design experience
- 5+ years of mechanical design experience, preferably in crane design or heavy equipment industries
- Proof of right to lawfully work in the United States required
- Certified SolidWorks Expert (CSWE)
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