About the Role
The Senior Designer plays a key role within the engineering team, overseeing and coordinating all design-related staff and activities. This position is responsible for managing the performance of the design team by delegating tasks effectively, mitigating risks, and ensuring high-quality output.
Essential/Key Functions:
- Manage and coordinate all CAD-related activities and staff; develop and implement Drawing, Model and
Documentation standards and protocols for the department
- Functions as the master modeler to ensure the designs and models are functionally correct (clearances, tolerances, applicable standards etc.) and accurately convey design intent
- Review and approve all designs before they are sent to product engineering
- Stay up to date with the latest CAD technology and industry trends
- Manage CAD system updates and rollout timing with IT; develop the CAD system data flows and integration with different systems i.e. Altium, SW Electrical, Abaqus, SW PDM and the ERP system to reduce errors and improve design integrity
- Collaborates and receives guidance from the Lead Engineers, Managers/Program Planning team to ensure design meet target requirements; coordinates with the project managers and lead product engineers with scheduling andworkload planning estimates.
- Negotiates workload prioritization and reports on design team progress to meet department goals; tracks drawing releases for compliance to program timing dates. Resolves release system/subsystem conflicts to meet program requirements with quality and ‘on time’ performance
- Facilitates and participates in design/virtual reviews, both scheduled and informal, as required
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
- Performs in a manner that will prevent errors and omissions.
- Responsible for meeting team targets and key performance indicators
- Participate in activities needed to support the management functions of the team.
- Physical presence on the job is essential and necessary
- Other duties as assigned by senior management
Management Responsibilities:
- Daily management and supervision of the CAD team
- Train and mentor CAD staff to improve their design skills; maintains a balanced skill sets in design team.
Requirements
Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field
5+ years of experience supervising CAD Designers in a manufacturing environment
Experience in Lithium-Ion battery pack design is a plus
Must be comfortable supporting US military-funded work and building products for US military testing and use.
Expert knowledge of SolidWorks including administration experience; proficient in Microsoft Office
Navitas Job Description
ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) the individual must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
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