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Industrial Product DesignerGenerac • Waukesha, WI, US
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Industrial Product Designer

Industrial Product Designer

Generac • Waukesha, WI, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Generac Power Systems

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. Over the 60 plus years of Generac's history, we've been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

The Designer II is responsible for providing support and maintenance of current product design and documentation. The position reviews BOMs, designs, components and subsystems and collaborates with engineers to create models, drawings, sub-assemblies and specifications in support of assigned design work. The Designer II participates in the product definition from scope of work to detailed specification, in DFMEA activities and performs analysis, tolerance stacks, basic stress and strain as well as fit and form checks of components to ensure proper function and appropriate definition is provided.

The Designer II reports to an Engineering Supervisor and / or Manager and requires moderate supervision.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Associate\'s Degree in Design or equivalent work experience
  • 3 years of new product design for engine / motor driven machinery, equipment or powered tools
  • 3 years of CAD system use

Preferred Qualifications

  • Background of generator or engine design work solving complex problems requiring analytical and mechanical skills
  • 3 years' experience in 3D solid modeling and 2D drafting tools, ideally in CREO and / or SolidWorks
  • Experience using Windchill PLM, SAP or comparably complex ERP systems and data management tools
  • Experience in large CAD assembly management
  • Knowledge of material specs and use including design considerations for machined and sheet metal components
  • Basic understanding of drafting standards as well as GD&T aligned to ASME Y14.5 concepts and application
  • Basic understanding of tolerance stack, stress, strain and form, fit, and function understanding with extensive application capabilities
  • Basic understanding of manufacturing processes including complex parts and assembly as well as manufacturability consideration

    • Essential Duties

  • Prepares and maintains detailed design drawings, schematics, specifications, kits, BOMs and / or instructions for field kits using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.
  • Works closely with design originators (e.g., engineers, designers) to resolve design details or discrepancies, or to prepare drawings of unusual and more advanced designs and sub-assemblies, which require a higher degree of precision using CAD or CAE equipment. Identifies solutions and opportunities.
  • Creates, modifies and controls a variety of documentation (models and drawings) from engineers\' and senior staff\'s sketches, plans, written and verbal instructions.
  • Develops and maintains drafting standards and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.

    • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Core verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Familiarity with manufacturing requirements to drive design for manufacture (DFM) into design work
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, take an ownership approach for assigned area of responsibility
  • Ability to prioritize and stay organized in a changing environment

    • Level of Independence

  • Work independently and as part of the product team
  • Take ownership of designs
  • Receives technical guidance from senior engineers, and the engineering manager or supervisor

    • Seniority level

  • Associate

    • Employment type

  • Full-time

    • Job function

  • Engineering and Design

    • Industries

  • Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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