Designer..II

Essential Functions:

• With minimal supervision, perform all the duties of the Designer I position.
• Provide design leadership through concept, prototype, pre-production and ECN release.
• Provide sustaining design support to existing & new products.
• Ability to lead segments of a project from concept development through final release ensuring the overall project schedule and functional requirements are met.
• Design complex components and assemblies utilizing CAD/Solid Modeling software using SolidWorks with minimal supervision.
• Perform design tasks incorporating knowledge of equipment capabilities, application techniques and design limitations.
• Perform Stack-Up Analysis, incorporating mark-ups, checking to ensure Parts match with the Production Intent, communicating with Vendor/Supply Chain.
• Creating 2D assembly drawings, cross-sectional views, BOM, Notes.
• Manage PLM System, taking out part numbers, assigning part numbers.
• Train new hires with SolidWorks CAD.
• Analyze structures/mechanisms and recommend design improvements utilizing engineering software (ANSYS and SolidWorks Simulation & Motion preferred).
• Coordinate with internal/external model shops to obtain models/prototypes of designs using, but not limited to, SLA, SLS and LOM and apply knowledge of current technology to discover alternate prototyping techniques.
• Generate files for various prototyping techniques.
• Collaborate with multiple departments in troubleshooting and assist in determining desired outcome for new and existing products and tooling.
• Communication with suppliers to optimize designs for cost and functionality.
• Work with engineers and marketing staff in dynamic conceptual stages of projects.
• Create ECN/ECR's, test procedures and requests.
• Ensure that all product development processes and activities conform to Invacare's quality system.
• In collaboration with QA/RA and in a pro-active manner, ensure that product development processes and activities meet appropriate domestic and international safety and quality standards.
• Complete all required training applicable to assigned position.

Exhibit positivity, flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.

• Two (2) years of college or an Associate's degree in Drafting, Engineering, or Engineering Technologies preferred.
• Five to seven (5 - 7) years of design experience including design layout, assembly, and detail drawing experience; with a minimum of three (3) years of experience working with Solid Modeling. (SolidWorks preferred).
• Good knowledge and application of GD&T, Stack-Up Analysis.
• Working knowledge of PLM System such as SolidWorks Manage, Agile PLM by Oracle.
• Experience working with an ECR/ECN process and manufacturing BOM systems.
• Strong understanding of multiple manufacturing processes with the ability to design for manufacture.
• Proven ability with single and multiple component manufacturing techniques including sheet metal bending, metal stamping, fabrication, extruding, injection molding and blow molding.
• Successful experience in data file generation for 3D modeling systems.
• Self-directed regarding project goals with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills.
• Effective communication skills.

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