Job Description
Design Manager
Job Title: Design Manager
Region: Utah
Reporting To: Senior Management
Responsible For: Producing custom mechanical designs and managing a team of designers for a variety of customers
Job Purpose: To ensure that the design team produces quality designs and drawings that meet established budgets and timelines for client needs
Salary: Based on experience: Estimated $94,000 to $135,000+
ABOUT HHI AND THE DESIGN TEAM
HHI is a team of engineering and manufacturing professionals dedicated to value-engineering and solving tough manufacturing problems. HHI thrives on manufacturing projects of various complexities, and we consider each project a personal representation of our values.
More than ever, the HHI team is ready for any job, whether it is big or small, easy or tough, we get it done. We provide innovative manufacturing solutions, on-time, within budget, safely, and with top-of-the-line quality.
HHI’s core values include H onesty, H ard work, and I nnovation. At HHI, you are seen, you are heard, and you are important. Your individual contributions will make a difference.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Create CAD models in SolidWorks and/or Tekla to produce high-quality product designs
Produce and/or ensure production of detailed manufacturing shop drawings in SolidWorks and/or Tekla
Verify designs are buildable and drawings are readable by working closely with production team to understand production capabilities
Provide design improvements for commonly used parts and features to increase functionality and/or decrease manufacturing costs
Manage project schedules and ensure timely completion
Maintain design standards that comply with ISO9001 and AISC procedures
Ensure compliance with contract requirements
Facilitate budget compliance
Manage a team of designers
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Must have a solid understanding of mechanical design principles and be able to lead a team by word and in practice. Must be able to communicate clearly with clients/customers including government and non-government personnel in a professional manner. Understand the needs and requirements of the contract. Create buildable drawings according to standardization and describe them in detail. Work well with production staff, construction workers, and different trades.
Qualifications
More than two years of experience in a design management/leadership role
More than five years of experience as a designer or a similarly applicable position
Strong understanding of first principles of engineering
Creative problem-solver
Strong organizational and communication skills
Proficient in designing parts using 3D CAD tools (ex. SolidWorks and/or Tekla software)
Proficient in SolidWorks weldments
Strong mechanical design aptitude
Familiar with metal part fabrication techniques, including machining, cutting, welding, forming, painting, etc.
Maintain a collaborative environment between all members of the project group
Able to create 2D drawings from 3D models or parts using common drafting standards
Able to create large/complex assembly models with multiple sub-assemblies
Coordinate/collaborate with others to create new and/or modify existing technical drawings that communicate engineering ideas, designs, and information in support of engineering functions
Provide technical expertise to train/develop design team members
Able to verify information provided is accurately represented and all industry standards are met
Able to perform tolerance analyses on designs
Capable of performing Independent Technical Reviews
Experience working with metal fabrication
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Must pass pre-employment drug screen test, if hired
Able to pass background check needed to enter federal bases
Qualified to work in USA
Preferred
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (or relevant technical degree)
5+ years of experience leading/managing design teams
Proficient in running finite element analyses (FEA) in SolidWorks
Experience working on government-contracted jobs
Proficiency with VBA, C++, C# or other similar programming languages
Responsibilities
Lead a team of designers
Manage multiple complex projects at the same time
Ensure designs meet manufacturing, technical, certification, and customer requirements
Ensure that all design projects are completed on time and within budget
Improve processes that will result in an increase of efficiency, safety, and/or profitability within the design team or others
Draw, update, and maintain designs and drawings
The ideal candidate will lead a team of technical individuals responsible for executing and leading the full design process from ideation through production. The ideal candidate will also create new designs and update current designs, as needed.
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