Production Designer

Responsibilities / Tasks

GEA Group, founded in

Germany in 1881 , is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we're not just building equipment, we're building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 8 + years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.

Start strong

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your

first day

Recharge and refresh

12 paid holidays , including a flexible floating holiday, and

136 hours of PTO

to relax or explore

Invest in your future

7% 401(k) employer match

helps grow your retirement savings faster

Keep learning

tuition reimbursement

to further your education or skillset

Live well

wellness incentive program

rewards healthy habits

Get support when you need it

Employee Assistance Program

for personal or professional guidance

Save smart

Health Savings and Spending Accounts

to manage out-of-pocket expenses

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $22 to $34 per hour.

GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States.

The pay range is not guaranteed compensation or salary.

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as a discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and / or equity awards.

At GEA, we don't just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to thrive, grow, and make an impact.

Job Summary :

The Production Designer reviews and creates flat layouts, enters Bill of Materials, routings and hours for shop personal for the fabrication of GEA equipment.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

Participates in design reviews prior to production control transmittal of Rev 0 prints.

Verifies dimensions prior to layouts.

Must possess strong print reading and math skills to create 2-D layouts for sheet metal work involving plasma cutter and sheer.

Enters full Bill of Materials in ERP

Creates work center operational routings and enters into ERP.

Stores all design packages in production control archive for reference and red line documentation.

Supports the shop floor in obtaining dimensions and mitigating fabrication challenges regarding interference, layouts and material substitutions.

Processes stock jobs and fast track jobs

Responsible for full fabrication package reproduction and release

Creates new part numbers for materials and outsourced fabrication services.

Communicates directly with Engineering regarding print discrepancies and missing information.

Creates Weld Mapping prints upon request

Maintains share point data entry of fully processed prints

Fosters collaborative working relationships with all colleagues and project team members.

Other duties as assigned.

Your Profile / Qualifications

Required Skills / Abilities :

Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with well-developed inter-personal skills.

Strong mechanical aptitude and math skills

Familiarity and adherence to industry Safety standards.

Must be able to use personal computer.

Ability to navigate Internet and use MS Office software

Must be detail oriented with strong organization skills, ability to manage multiple changing priorities, possess good judgment and knowledge of time management principle.

Onsite 5 days per week in Hudson, WI

Education and Experience :

Must have High School Diploma

Manufacturing Engineering Technology education preferred.

Experience in a large-scale manufacturing environment preferred.

Experience with modeling software, AutoCAD, Inventor or equivalent preferred.

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GEA Group is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all clients and employees feel welcomed, accepted and valued. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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