Associate Designer Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

Join the team that is a leader in engineering, designing and manufacturing of leading-edge military expeditionary products and rugged industrial/commercial products since 1937.

What We Offer:

• Health benefits, including telehealth medical services, Dental & Vision
• Life, AD&D & Disability (paid for by the company)
• 401K with a company match
• Safe & clean work environment (following all CDC guidelines to keep our employees safe!)

Essential Duties:

• Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related results in a cooperative and supportive manner.
• Create/edit models and drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD software.
• Create/edit BOMs, reference materials using SAP software.
• Design various fabric or sheet metal components and assemblies.
• Detail products designed by engineers.
• Update 2D and 3D models based off redlines and company standards.
• Assists lab and production personnel with hands-on manufacture, assembly, and inspection of new/revised products (prototypes and first articles).
• Adhere to company revision control practices and ISO processes.
• Interpret specific system and product design requirements which ensure conformance to functional, customer, and operations/manufacturing criteria.
• Interface internally with all facility associates, management, and staff.
• Interface externally with customers and/or vendors for the purpose of furnishing, obtaining and/or clarifying information.
• Provide engineering program/project technical support to both internal and external customers.
• Communicates clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel, the customer, and vendors as required.
• Supports, communicates, reinforces and defends the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Adheres to all quality and safety standards
• Supports other projects and performs duties as assigned

Education/Experience/Other Skills & Abilities:

• Associates/Technical Degree
• In lieu of degree, relevant work experience demonstrating the required job skills and abilities needed to successfully perform the job
• Minimum 3 years experience
• Must be able to speak, read and understand English
• Ability to work from verbal and written instructions
• Goal oriented and team focused to ensure completion of projects in a timely manner
• Military/ defense experience preferred.
• Product development experience- concept to production release.
• Experience in a production environment.
• Sheetmetal background.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Routinely punctual.
• Mechanically inclined and able to problem solve with little information.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize work assignments, and multi-task to meet deadlines.
• Ability to offer their own opinions and commentaries while being flexible and responsive to constructive feedback by managers and peers.
• Application of technical principles/techniques from established practices, as well as a functional knowledge/understanding of mechanical engineering processes, techniques, and practices to quickly/accurately perceive the fit, form, function, and manufacturability of design.
• Thorough, functional knowledge and understanding of Computer Aided Design application principles.
• SolidWorks experience required; SW certification a plus.
• AutoCAD experience a plus.
• PC-based computer experience including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is essential; SAP experience a plus.
• Basic knowledge/understanding of industry standards (ISO, etc.) and codes.
• Strong, proven organizational and time management skills.
• Strong, proven problem solving and analytical skills.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this role.

This position requires access to or use of export-controlled technical data or technology controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Accordingly, applicants must be U.S. Persons or must be eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. A U.S. Person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(b)(a)(3).

 Equal Opportunity Employer of protected Veterans, disabled individuals or other individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, age or sexual orientation