Associate Designer Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

The Designer is responsible for applying a diversified knowledge of modeling and drafting principles and practices to broad areas of assignments relating to the development, design, and documentation of agricultural, municipal, and construction equipment. The Designer will receive general direction around key objectives and will be expected to complete assigned duties with minimal direction.

Key Responsibilities

RESULTS

Critical 55%

• Use CAD software to prepare clear, complete, and accurate working drawings and supporting 3D models in cooperation with design engineers.
• Provide mentoring and training for CAD and PDM applications through documentation, over-the-shoulder, and live training sessions.
• Support authoring, monitoring and enforcing standard procedures/structure & best practices for CAD usage.
• Manage and maintain design documentation, including drawings, specifications, and bill of materials (BOMs)
• Review and revise drawings based on feedback from supervisors and peer checkers

Productivity / Job Knowledge 20%

• Participate and contribute in design meetings with engineers as necessary.
• Write and incorporate Engineering Change Requests.
• Support 2d drawing checks for correctness and completeness.
• Uses SolidWorks effectively as a design tool.
• Collaborate with engineers and other departments to ensure project success
• Review and approve all drawings and documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide excellent customer service by meeting target dates and communicating well with internal customers and team members.

Dependability 15%

• Demonstrates a good attendance record; is aware of the impact that missing work will have on the customer as well as co-workers.
• Completes goals/projects on time or ahead of schedule.
• Responds to work assignments and requests by being cooperative and available.
• Follows through and meets commitments.
• Available as a resource to subordinates and/or peers.

Safety 10%

• Follows safety procedures, protocols, policies, and adheres to all SAFESTART concepts, and acts when others are not holding themselves accountable.

Total 100%

CORE VALUES

Act Like an Owner. 20%

• Leads by example and takes ownership in everything you do and or say.
• If you see something, say something and follow through until it's right.
• Treats others with respect and kindness.

Be Interested. Stay Interested. 20%

• Isn’t complacent. Seizes opportunities to learn by participating in activities to increase understanding.

Create Change. Start With Yourself. 20%

• Asks "why", is open-minded, and challenges the status quo.
• Leads and supports changes for the sake of improvement.

Seek New Perspectives. 20%

• Seeks new perspectives from all available sources to challenge your own, and brings them into your decision making process.
• Involves all stakeholders in making decisions. Is open to input from all sources.

Fail Fast. Learn Fast. 20%

• Considers long and short-term outcomes when making decisions.
• Is fearless.
• Readily admits mistakes.

Total 100%

Requirements

Qualifications and Essential Skills:

• Associate Degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience as Designer/ Drafter using CAD systems for the design of hydraulic, electrical and mechanical fabrications and assemblies.
• Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional in Mechanical Design or ability to obtain in first year of service.
• Computer literate, specifically in Microsoft file management systems, Excel, & Word.
• Prior experience with administering SolidWorks PDM and 3D/2D CAD software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledgeable in hydraulic/electrical/mechanical assembly, sheet metal fabrication, measuring systems, shop mathematics and assembly techniques.

  
  

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly required to sit and interface with computer systems while maintaining a high level of concentration. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands/fingers to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds of files or supplies. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the office work environment is usually quiet. Employee may be exposed to shop environment while distributing documents to shop area. When on shop floor, employee will be required to wear safety glasses at all times, steel-toed footwear and ear protection when job demands presence in areas outside safety zones and gloves when handling material.