Mechanical Designer

VEGA Americas manufactures, distributes, and services process instrumentation to measure level, density, weight, and pressure.Our products have been making industrial processes safer and more efficient for over 60 years.As an employee, you'll find VEGA Americas commits itself to the highest quality standards and respect for the individual needs of employees, customers, vendors, and shareholders. Don't take it from us alone, VEGA has been awarded a Cincinnati Enquirer's Top Workplace Award for 8 years running!Our Mission:

With innovative technologies and services, we develop solutions that inspire. Through our sense of simplicity and our focus on people, we are looking to the future with curiosity. Locally grounded and globally connected, together we give values a home.Our Values:

Curiosity, Humanity, Simplicity, ConnectivityTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESReads and interprets blueprints, component specifications, bills of materials, technical drawings, and schematics.Prepares mechanical sketches and drawings by rendering sectional, auxiliary, and multiviews, sub-assemblies, pictorials, dimensions, and developments, producing two- and three-dimensional orthographic projections using computer-aided design (CAD) and pictorial techniques, and producing three-dimensional (3-D) models.Produces engineering documentation by calculating, verifying, and copying data; comparing drawings to established standards; maintaining drawing files and databases; adhering to the ECN procedures; reading bills of material; searching and retrieving parts numbers.Researches and evaluates customer requirements to determine design factors such as size, shape, and arrangement of parts.Documents engineering design by recording design features, functions, operational requirements, and warnings, and maintaining the design databases.Works with suppliers to procure and expedite prototype components and test equipment, as necessary.Evaluate design by developing simulations; identifying, isolating, and resolving design problems, and conducting tests.Understands concepts of tension, compression, bending forces, and weight.Experienced in tolerance stack-up calculation and GD&T.Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and establishing personal networks.Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple tasks.

REQUIREMENTSCertificate of completion of a CAD based training program OR3 years of practical experience and a proven track record of meeting and exceeding job expectations.Experience with CAD - AutoCAD, Inventor, Solidworks, Creo (Co-Create) PPSV (MRP System)

What makes VEGA a great place to work?

VEGA Americas, Inc. provides a full benefits package to Full-Time employees including:A competitive salaryHealth, company HSA contribution, Dental, Life, and Disability benefits available on day oneCompetitive 401(k) with flexible investment options and a company match to help you reach your retirement goalsOther perks include vacation time, holiday pay, 100% paid parental leave, tuition assistance, a casual dress code, and training opportunities.

VEGA Americas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy that we will not discriminate against any person based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, or veteran status.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE AA Minority/Female/Vet/Disability