PRODUCT DESIGNER
Company: ANDRITZ
Location: Springfield
Posted on: September 15, 2024
Job Description:
General Scope of Responsibilities:Based on product / customer
requirements, and as directed by the Engineering Manager, the
Product Designer conducts design and engineering investigations
related to assigned projects.Takes overall responsibility for
assigned projects related to customer orders, engineering research
and/or development of designs of Andritz products and related
components. Design functions include the production of AutoCAD and
Inventor drawings for the development of new Andritz products and
execution of projects. Drawings will be up to company standards and
suitable for manufacture in all Andritz-owned and partnered sites.
Works independently to select and evaluate components, hardware,
and materials necessary to meet project design requirements and
Bills of Materials. Liaise with customers, external contractors and
internal Andritz departments to ensure accurate, on-time, and in
budget completion of project(s). As an average, the Product
Designer responsibilities are in part divided amongst the
following: 5% Customer interface and management for assigned
projects50% Develop bills of materials, drawings, and products15%
Liaising with manufacturing shops30% In mill start-ups, service,
and training Specific Responsibilities:
- Produces manufacturing drawings in AutoCAD and Inventor
- Selection and application of purchased components
- Corresponds with manufacturing to provide clarifications,
evaluate deviations from design, and update prints as
necessary
- Customer interaction / liaison including engineering
services
- Tracking & reporting schedule relative to plan and promised
ship dates (monthly)
- Attends & supervises installation with representatives from
service and/or engineering
- Detailed post order layout
- Works under direction of the Engineering Manager or the Project
Engineer to assist sales representatives and customers by phone and
at customer sites to install, troubleshoot and evaluate Andritz
products. Continental travel 50%
- Coordinates resources with other Andritz personnel (Inside
Sales, Purchasing, and Manufacturing) to insure timely construction
of design projects and customer orders. Verifies that the product
meets all design requirements. Troubleshoots deviations from design
requirements / specifications and initiates any required
corrections. Provides assistance and guidance to others, as
required, in support of company goals and department objectives
Secondary Functions:
- Costing analysis & estimate
- Quote outline & generation
- Sales support
- Documents processes to allow for consistent execution of all
future orders
- Design or scope decision relative to operation or features
- Reports on Engineering & Assembly hours versus estimate
- Maintains an accurate record and database of all relevant
activities
- Performs all work in a safe manner and follows company safety
guidelines
- Complies with all company guidelines, safety program, quality
program, rules and regulations Supervision Received:Work is
assigned and reviewed for accuracy. Routine work is normally done
within department guidelines and with technical advice. Position
Requirements:
- Associates Degree or higher in Drafting, Mechanical Engineering
Technology, or similar
- Competent AutoCAD and Inventor skills and knowledge of
physics
- Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as free body
diagrams, geometry and calculus and apply to practical
situations.
- Good communication skills, written and verbal
- Good computer ability (standard Windows based programs)
- Professional image
- Self-starter Effort & Working Conditions: Working conditions
can include production/fabrication facilities, paper mills, offices
and vendor sites. Normal work environment involves freedom to move
about. The physical environment is clean and climate-controlled
within an office workstation. May be required to visit the
manufacturing floor where noise, dust, heat are present. Sensory
attention is required to read reports, answer telephones, sit for
long periods of time, attend meetings, etc. High demands in terms
of deadlines.
Keywords: ANDRITZ, Chicopee , PRODUCT DESIGNER, Other , Springfield, Massachusetts
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