Lead Designer

Report To: Vice President of Engineering

Mission Statement

To be a family that demonstrates extraordinary passion, hard work, and integrity with steadfast loyalty and support for those we serve: our employees, our communities, and our customers.

Position Summary

The primary focus of the Lead Designer is to monitor and direct the flow of a job through the design and engineering phases of Therma-Tron-X, Inc. equipment. The Lead Designer takes direction from the VP of Engineering and reports progress to the Project Engineer.

General Responsibilities

• Review sales drawings and new concepts
• Design systems
• Support and direct R & D projects
• Delegate the detailing to the CAD Detailers
• Follow progress and check drawings on work completed by Detailers
• Monitor and report on requisitions and the status of materials for a job, particularly items that require long lead times
• Create completion dates and deadlines for each phase and drawing of job
• Insure coordination between final drawings and actual equipment prior to shipping
• Evaluate a job upon completion for its strengths and weaknesses and make recommendations

Specific Day to Day Responsibilities

Report the status of jobs by phase each wee

• Provide a list of jobs and phases to the Vice President of Engineering before the Production Meeting, including release dates or proposed release dates for each phase.
• Designate the progress of each phase by percent (100% = released to the shop)
• Provide a status report on parts and materials with long lead times. Include requisition dates.
• Comment of any other significant issues including:

• ž Major design changes
• ž Drawings on hold due to pending decisions by PE’s, customers, etc.
• ž Delays in the release of drawings
• ž Jobs taking priority this week
• ž Pending, unresolved problems
• ž Report the status of jobs by phase each week
• Communications and follow-up

• Delegate workflow to the Detailers
• Ensure that drawings are complete and accurate before release to the shop. Check with the PE if necessary.
• Update Detailers on design changes, standards, etc. that come from Management OR the shop
• Ensure coordination of responsibilities with TTX Environmental to provide overlap of system layout and design
• Address questions/suggestions/problems from key shop personnel that pertain to specific drawings. Communicate corrections and changes to Detailers.

Improvement and problem resolution

• Brainstorming session, use “multiple brains” to solve problems and develop ideas
• Identify areas for improvement

• ž Miscommunication between departments
• ž Recurring design problems, common errors
• ž Missing, incorrect or double ordered parts
• ž Inaccurate or incomplete drawings

Development

• Review the entire engineering process and make written recommendations for improvements in designs and processes
• Distribute copies of recommendations to key personnel
• Communicate approved changes to Detailers and follow-up on future drawings

Requirements

• 3 – 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Possess an assertive, self-driving attitude