Product Designer

Description

Lou-Rich is seeking a Product Designer to join our Engineering team! As a Product Designer, you will play a pivotal role in crafting state-of-the-art models, mechanisms, and devices that will revolutionize our product offerings. By joining us, you will have the incredible opportunity to shape not only the future of our organization but also the entire industry. At Lou-Rich, we foster a culture that embraces innovation, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to precision. Come be a part of our team where your passion for design will be truly valued and celebrated.

Innovance, Inc.

Innovance is the holding company for a family of four, 100% employee-owned, Minnesota-based manufacturing companies (Lou-Rich, ALMCO, Panels Plus, Mass Finishing). Our mission is to lead, nurture, and grow a team of industrial manufacturing companies committed to making our OEM customers' products better.

About Lou-Rich

Lou-Rich is a fully integrated contract manufacturer specializing in complex projects. We provide precision machining, metal fabrication, assembly, and sourcing solutions to a variety of industries, including some of North America's largest OEMs. Companies of all sizes from Fortune 500 companies to small, fast-growing operations trust Lou-Rich with their most vital and complex manufacturing projects.

Position Description:

This position designs and develops new models, mechanisms, devices, machinery, or adaptations for particular products under the direction of a Product Engineer. Responsible for correct proportions, consideration of stress, speed, motion, weight, operational details, customer specifications, and the incorporation of usable parts that may be in production. Designs are to include appropriate dimensions, tolerances, fasteners, and joining requirements. Works with engineers to complete the design documentation package including BOM's and routings.

Essential Functions:

Performs complex engineering calculations using algebraic, trigonometric, and geometric formulas. 

Uses standard product engineering data to develop product configuration. 

Utilizes computer aided design techniques to perform applicable design work. 

May supervise experimental manufacture and testing of finished product. 

Acts as the design lead for major projects and may supervise the activities of other designers and drafters.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Requires a high school diploma.

Requires a two-year technical degree/certification.

Requires a high degree of technical knowledge and skill.

Requires four years of experience in mechanical drafting and design.

Requires occasional travel.

This description reflects the principal functions of the job for the purpose of job evaluation. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the job nor shall be construed as giving exclusive responsibility for every function described.

Lou-Rich Training Requirement:

Applicable training will be completed by following the syllabi (Human Resources, Safety, IFS - Timeclock, IFS - Navigation, ISO etc.) for each new hire and that will be verified by the Employee Orientation & Job Qualification form within the first 60 days of employment.

Follow training syllabus (Technical from above list). The effectiveness of training guidelines will be determined by employee knowledge and demonstration of learned concepts. Additional training after the first several weeks of on-the-job training will be determined by the Supervisor in preparation for them to operate on their own as needed. Any follow-up training will be evaluated and provided at the 60-day review or as deemed necessary for the position.

Physical Demands:

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands or fingers and talk and hear. 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and 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.

Americans with Disabilities Act:

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have a right to request that the Authority make reasonable accommodations in order to help you accomplish your work, which must still be performed in all essential functions.