Position Summary A Mechanical Applications Designerdesigns develops and maintains NABCO product applications focusing on understanding customer needs and ensuring applications function optimally and position is responsible for processing customer orders designing and implementing programs and applications for all technical issues to assure complete customer satisfaction through all stages of the process. Mechanical Applications Designersworks closely with Sales Distributors Customer Service and Engineering departments to identify requirements translate them into drawings technical specifications and production position may also be involved in technical support conversations.
Essential Functions
Translate customer requirements into technical specifications and understand the specific application.
Provide and adapt drawings and design specifications using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
Create lists of components with dimensions and other information for fabrication or accounting purposes as well as manufacturing notes for various types of door products.
Collaborate with sales engineering and production teams to meet customer needs.
Create and maintain documentation for applications including design specifications production documents with safety usage in mind.
Ensure accuracy of Bill of Materials (BOM) cut lists instructions and other critical information accompanying all manufacturing paperwork.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to applications and support the Technical Service team with proper component numbers as needed.
Optimize application performance for speed stability and efficiency.
Communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Perform other duties associated with the process of manufacturing and supplying automatic and manual doors and components including presenting info estimating and managing projects.
Use appropriate technology procedures processes and systems to consistently deliver results.
Support R&D Engineering with new applications to meet emerging needs.
Ensure drawings provide necessary details for fabrication and installation.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Knowledge Skills Abilities
Strong mathematical ability and customer service skills
Organizational skills and the ability to handle a wide variety of orders and data with attention to detail
Knowledge of manufacturing and customer order processes
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; forward thinking
Concise and professional writing presentation and and verbal communication skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills the ability to work positively/effectively with people at all levels to get results
Proficient computer skills including MS Office (Outlook Word Excel etc.)
Sound knowledge of various CAD packages: SolidWorks preferred DriveWorks knowledge is a plus
Ability to work independently and collaborate within the team
Knowledge of SAP
Ability to read architectural drawings and pay attention to details
Education Training Experience
Associates degree indrafting or a related field required
1-3 years related experience in construction manufacturing installation or a related field required
Product line (doors/windows) and customer-to-factory order processing experience are desired
Experience in reading architectural and structuralprints desired
Minimum of two years drafting experience required
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Longperiods of sitting and working at a computer are required with regular exposure to the factory. Sedentary work is performed in an office with little to no no exposure to extreme weather or hazardous conditions. Typical office equipment such as a computer laptop and phone are used. May be noisy due to proximity to factory. This position requires regular exposure to the factory which includes extreme weather conditions; noisy dusty and dirty environments; and motorized equipment that pose potential safety hazards. Reaching above shoulder height and below the waist as well as lifting to 30 lbs. is required. Proper safety procedures lifting techniques and personal protective equipment guidelines are always to be followed. This position may require extended hours and overtime depending on business needs.
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