Description:
The candidate should be prepared to work in a challenging and fast-paced environment, gaining experience and knowledge in various aspects of engineering, the studio and physical modeling. They will be supporting the Product Design team making them more effective in both the conceptual early phases of projects and the more technically intensive development phases. Experience and social skills to be able to engage in spontaneous dialogue around ideas and concepts with a technical perspective is necessary.
- Ensure that CAD data is complete and satisfactory for prototyping and manufacturing components through different processes.
- Designing armatures.
- Prepare CAD models and drawing packages for RFQ.
- Contact suppliers for quoting prototypes etc., when necessary.
- Work cross-functionally internally and externally with the Design Studio.
- Assist in the planning of events and prototype modeling activities.
- Assist in building a cooperating network between the Design Studio and Engineering.
- Identify and propose solutions for conflicts between feature requirements and technical feasibility.
- Confirm with the project team that technical parameters are worked into the design.
- Create and update design layouts, reference data according to engineering structures.
- Support the development and construction of 3D models with respect to dimensional and technical constraints and model build in general including design of various physical properties, clay/foam, armatures, ergonomic bucks, etc.
- Communicate between Product Design and Cab Engineering, concepts, ideas, and requests to the Product Design team for evaluation and feedback.
- Actively participate and represent Product Design as the department engineering authority in cross-functional teams in all studio activities related to the projects.
- To project product designs interests when communicating with engineering and suppliers.
- Introduce new technical solutions.
- Give technical specifications for designers and technical surfacers.
- Create various technical specifications to direct design work (sketching, clay modeling and 3D data).
- Well-versed in materials sciences, tooling methods, and manufacturing processes.
- Minimum 5yrs experience within engineering and dealing with components.
- Must be competent in Catia V5 (minimum 10,000hrs), with Creo knowledge being an asset.
- Experience and ability to 'own' given tasks and proactively move forward in a clearly defined plan of execution.
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and visually with the ability to propose engineering design solutions in support of the Design team.
- Teamwork: Building cooperation among individuals and departments, sharing information and resources, and working to achieve group goals and outcomes.
- Strong communication skills: Listen effectively, transmit information accurately and understandably, and actively seek feedback from experienced engineers, project manager, etc.
- Dependability/Reliability: Follow through on commitments, timely delivery on projects, assigned tasks, etc.
- Flexibility: Willing to perform a wide range of tasks, positive response to changes in direction and priorities, and acceptance of new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc.)
- Must be a motivated and energized self-starter being able to work alone and in teams while working on many different tasks and with limited direction.
- This position is a very physical hands-on position where you may be on your feet most of the day. You must be able to lift ~45lbs, and ascend/descend ladders/stairs etc.