Mechanical Designer Job at ZipRecruiter in Whitewater

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About Summerset Marine Construction

Summerset Marine Construction has been providing a full range of lakefront services to its customers in Southeastern Wisconsin since 1990. As the largest pier and lift dealer in Wisconsin, Summerset has grown over the years along with its customers’ needs, able to provide the expertise and products necessary for the perfect waterfront solution. Servicing hundreds of clients from Madison to Milwaukee, Summerset Marine provides the highest level of expertise to design, install and support any pier and boat lift system, always on call for any service needs.

About the role

The Mechanical Designer is responsible for creating precise 3D designs and drawings using CAD software, ensuring all specifications for size, capacity, performance, and quality requirements are met. This role supports sales with technical inquiries, assists shop and installation personnel with troubleshooting, and collaborates with teams to resolve quality issues. The Mechanical Designer also reviews and approves drawings for manufacturing release, manages Bills of Materials (BOM) within the ERP system, and ensures proper revision control. This position requires strong mechanical aptitude, familiarity with manufacturing processes, and effective communication skills to support efficient product development and production operations.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain accurate product cost estimates.
• Provide technical design support to the sales team, addressing inquiries and offering solutions.
• Collaborate with shop and installation personnel to troubleshoot and resolve design or assembly issues.
• Identify and implement corrective actions to address quality concerns.
• Review and approve technical drawings for release to manufacturing, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain strict revision control of all design documents and updates.
• Prepare and export finalized drawings to the appropriate personnel or production equipment.
• Create and manage Bills of Materials (BOM) within the ERP system to ensure accuracy and traceability.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly.

Work Behaviors : Quality of Work

Commitment and Initiative

Managing Time and Resources

Working with Others

Development and Professional Skills

Working Conditions and Physical Efforts :

Travel Requirements : No travel required