Lead Designer

📋 Description

• Perform conceptual design, including layouts, arrangements and construction drawings for the development and detailed design of complete systems, complex mechanisms, or assemblies.

• Original design activity will require full knowledge of design principles, drafting procedures and manufacturing capabilities.

• Provide Design, Drafting and Detailing support for the preparation of documentation for various mechanical engineering and tooling projects.

• Create part definitions, modules, and assemblies in the form of 2D cross sections, 3D solid models, tolerance stack-ups, and various electronic data formats to support analysis, manufacturing, assembly, tooling, and inspection.

• Update engineering data systems, product lifecycle management, and other data systems related to assigned projects.

• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of technical disciplines and analytical thinking experience to execute policy/strategy.

• Sharing knowledge in best practices of drafting techniques and 3D parametric modeling as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

• Uses experience with judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles.

• Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.

• May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements.

• Explains information for developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within a field.

• Have effective communication skills within a teaming environment.

🎯 Requirements

• Associates in engineering, designing or closely related field.

• 6 years of experience designing and drafting in heavy industrial, thermal power, or nuclear industry or similar industries.

• 6 years of experience using design tools such as Autodesk (Inventor / AutoCAD / Vault) or equivalent CAD software.

• Inventor / AutoCAD / Autodesk Plant 3D / Revit / Vault experience in mechanical background.

• Advanced mechanical/mechanism design experience.

• Ability to create drafting details from 2D, and 3D AutoCAD, and Parametric Solid Inventor data bases.

• Functional knowledge of ASME/ANSI 14.5M, geometric tolerancing and other drafting standards.

• Understanding of manufacturing processes, fits, and fundamental principles of design.

• Experience interfacing with machine and fabrication shops, and parts procurement and testing.

• Experience with assembly, testing and preparation of associated procedures a plus.

• Able and willing to take ownership and responsibility for actions, and results.

• Self-starter with energy, positive “Can-Do” attitude, and inclusive style.

• Proven track record of delivering on commitments, producing quality product within schedule in a fast paced and matrixed environment with multiple assignments and priorities.

• Adaptive, able to quickly learn diverse and varying organizational interfaces with professional astuteness and agility.

• Experience using communication tools and Office Suites of tools (i.e. Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

🏖️ Benefits

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401 (k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.

• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.