Manager Autodesk Inventor Jobs in Greenville, SC

Job Summary:

As a Senior Design Engineer, you will be part of a team responsible for the conceptualization and implementation of product improvements for existing product lines. The current product produced at Meiden America Switchgear (MAS) are dead tank high voltage vacuum circuit breakers rated up to a maximum voltage of 145kV. In addition to improving current product lines, new product development is also within the scope of the department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Design Engineering

• Use Autodesk Inventor 3D modeling software to design the parts and assemblies of the products produced at MAS with Autodesk Inventor.
• Use Autodesk Inventor to create assembly drawings necessary to communicate how products must be assembled.
• Create part drawings to which clearly communicate the requirements to our suppliers. Ensure part drawings result in economical and functional results.
• Perform calculations necessary to ensure the mechanical and electrical robustness of the product.
• Assist in creating test plans for the validation of product.
• Maintain clear and concise documentation related to projects which are assigned to you.

Operations Support

• Improve product documentation and drawings to ensure the methods for assembly can be clearly communicated to assemblers.
• Execute design for manufacturing methodology during the design stages to support the assembly process.

Quality Support

• Collaborate with the field service and quality department to evaluate design improvement opportunities based on customer feedback. Execute the design tasks necessary to facilitate continuous improvement.
• Assist in designating the critical to quality parts which need to be validated prior to acceptance from suppliers.
• Participate in internal, external, and customer audits as necessary.
• Develop test criteria for use by the test team when applicable.

Purchasing Support

• Support cost reduction initiatives through the implementation of design changes as appropriate.
• Assist in coordinating design changes with the purchasing department to prevent the disruption of the production department.

Position Requirements (knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform satisfactorily in the position):

• Preferred, B.S. Mechanical Engineering. Other engineering degrees may be acceptable depending on relevant design experience.
• Preferred, Experience with high voltage transmission or distribution equipment.
• Preferred, Knowledge of IEEE and/or IEC standards applicable to high voltage circuit breakers.
• 3 or more years' experience with product design utilizing 3D modeling software such as Autodesk Inventor or others
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, especially excel.
• Enterprise Resource Planning system experience, preferably SAP
• Able to effectively communicate.
• Able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Travel up to 10% of the time domestically or internationally

Physical Demands:

• Standing under 1/3 of time.
• Walking 1/3 of time.
• Sitting 1/3 of time.
• Talking 1/3 of time.
• Keyboarding under 1/3 of time.
• Close, distance, and color vision under 2/3 of time.
• Working outdoors under 1/3 of time.
• Reading and interpreting instructions over 2/3 of time.
• English and grammar usage skills over 2/3 of time.
• Repetitive motion under 1/3 of time.

Meiden America Switchgear, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, pregnancy or conditions related to pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Background check and drug test are required after signed acceptance of job offer.