Mechanical Designer 1

Summary: Wagstaff, Inc. manufactures equipment for aluminum producers, and they are seeking a Mechanical Designer 1 to apply mechanical design knowledge to the design development and production of casting equipment. The role involves creating design documents, updating mechanical drawings, and collaborating with various departments to support manufacturing processes. Responsibilities: - Become familiar with Wagstaff equipment, associated design criteria, design tools, and business software with respect to a limited number of products/areas of standard complexity. Apply this knowledge to the design of equipment as assigned - Create design documents necessary for equipment production according to documented design procedures and as directed by the responsible Engineer(s) - Update and revise mechanical drawings per instructions from design reviews, redlines, NPR tags, etc - Prepare and release design documents to Manufacturing - Become proficient at estimating hours to complete design tasks - Become proficient at meeting goals with respect to planned hours and production schedule - Become proficient at interfacing with Purchasing, Demand Management, and shop floor personnel as required to effectively design and support the manufacturer of equipment as required - Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly - Abide by company policies - In order to achieve business objectives, work weeks in excess of 40 hours may be required - Train other team members in support of basic departmental processes and equipment design methods - Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - AA or AS Degree in Engineering Technological field or equivalent experience - Effective oral and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with SolidWorks highly preferred Required Skills: Mechanical design, SolidWorks, Design documentation, Design review process, Estimating design task hours, Manufacturing support, Engineering technology, Effective oral communication, Effective written communication Benefits: Paid non-working holidays, Monthly, site-wide BBQs, Up to 8% retirement contribution, Annual bonus program, 1200 Sqft onsite gym, accessible 24/hrs a day, Family-friendly, company-wide events