Associate Design Engineer Jobs in North Carolina

Specialized Mobile Exhibits is a privately held, Winston-Salem based company offering custom fabricated exhibits for both private and corporate marketing needs. We design and build ground up projects ranging from small kiosks to 53ft double decker, hydraulic power folding trailers for marketing and entertainment. We take great pride in delivering the best quality product possible while maintaining a fast-paced and enjoyable work environment.

Job Summary: We are seeking a well-rounded individual who is creative, passionate about design, and a talented 3D industrial designer. The ideal candidate will have exceptional knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes used in fabrication. Candidate will be responsible for efficiently and effectively developing technical drawings and processes by designing parts/equipment for the fabrication, building and assembling of custom exhibits. He/she builds and maintains effective relationships internally with project teams and externally with client and vendor representatives.

Essential Job Functions:

• Design detailed models/assemblies that will be used for renders for clients and production drawings.
• Develop detailed fabrication drawing that can be easily understood for both in-house and outsource fabricators.
• Work alongside project managers and sales to understand client needs and timeline.
• Work with other designers and team members to find creative solutions for customer needs.
• Communicate with project managers on purchase needs.
• Following project through from start to completion.
• Liaison between all SME departments to ensure quality build per client's specifications.
• Be able to budget your own time effectively on multiple projects to hit deadlines in a timely manner.
• Use various technical software tools including: Solidworks, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Suite.
• Be able to work in a fast passed environment.

Position Qualifications:

• Required
  • High School Diploma
  • 5+ Years of experience developing technical models and drawings for fabrication.
  • PC Skills: Solidworks, MS Office Applications, Adobe Suite.
• Preferred:
  • Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree in design or engineering
• Required Knowledge and Skills:
  • Strong verbal/written communication skills to materially participate in managing multiple projects
  • Effective organizational skills
  • Strong data-gathering and analytical skills
  • Keen understanding of the product positioning, completive landscape, key benefits and the client needs
  • Ability to understand the level of effort required to achieve results
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexibility as priorities and timelines can shift considerably and frequently

Schedule:

• 8 Hour shift (8:00am-5:00pm) On occasion extra time may be necessary to complete projects.
• Monday -Friday

Work Location: In person (2427 Salem Park Drive, Winston-Salem NC 27127)

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Match 401K
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Pay: $60,000.00(+) based on experience. Salaried Position.

Essential Physical Functions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

• Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Turn the head, neck, and shoulders to both the right and left
• Able to sit for long periods of time
• Perform tasks that require adequate manual dexterity in the use of keyboards and keypads, handle or touch objects or controls
• Talk and listen
• Reach above shoulders
• Use the arms and legs to lift and/or move cumbersome items up to 50 pounds
• Climb a ladder and/or steps to work at a height of approximately 13 feet above the ground
• Work in close/confined spaces
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Specific hearing requirements include ability to listen to telephone conversations as well as face-to-face conversations
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Work beyond a 40-hour workweek may be required

Specialized Mobilized Exhibits values flexibility and the willingness to take on new challenges. As opportunities arise and work responsibilities change, your job description will be adjusted to meet the organization's needs.