Senior Designer Job at Teknor Apex Company in Pawtucket

Teknor Apex | RI Location 505 Central Ave. Pawtucket, RI 02861, USA Description Overview When Alfred Fain founded a small Rhode Island tire store in 1924, no one could have predicted how Teknor Apex would become an international custom compounder sought out by companies around the world. After a nearly hundred-year journey that’s carried us through acquisitions and expansion, we now have nine U.S. locations, as well as operations in Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China. Throughout this global expansion, Teknor has remained a privately held company, and today Fain’s grandson sits at the helm, maintaining the family’s tradition of fostering deep employee and customer relationships. These relationships are what allow us—together—to deliver customized compound solutions and help our customers create better products. “Manufacturing is a team sport and we work together to achieve our goals.” ~Jon Fain, CEO Join the team behind our custom compounds. Join the Teknor Apex Team and you will enjoy many perks and benefits: Hybrid work schedule. In office on Tuesday and Thursday; work from home Monday, Wednesday, & Friday! Medical, Dental, and Vision with extremely LOW deductibles. Low-cost insurance plan - 85% paid by the company. Wellness program to earn substantial discounts for medical premiums. Up to 7% Employer Contribution to 401K. Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays. Employee Recognition Program – earn points to purchase a wide variety of amazing products. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Senior Designer is responsible for design and CAD drawings for various types of projects. In this role, you will coordinate and manage projects, ensuring completion to support the various business departments. Responsibilities: Design various types of structures, machines, and components across multiple projects. Operate Solidworks CAD program to produce engineering drawings, including, but not limited to, structural steel, piping isometrics, equipment, fabrication, and layout drawings. Create 3D models, 3D assemblies, and 2D drawings in Solidworks and SMAP piping software. Utilize and help maintain the drawing vault software, PDM. Oversee contractors and vendors regarding work to be performed to ensure it is done as required. Review and redline vendor drawings. Investigate on-site work and progress pertaining to work that needs to be done. Perform field measurements to produce accurate drawings and validate drawings after construction. Maintain inter-plant relations and understand the needs of other departments. Work with others within the engineering team regarding issues relating to various projects. Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures. Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: 5-7 years of CAD experience; priority will be given to candidates with Solidworks experience. General understanding of technical drawings. Technical education and learning experience in engineering and design. Ability to apply a variety of procedures, policies, and/or precedents used in combination; analytic ability and intuitive thinking required. Ability to address constant changes in technology and software, leading to redesign of existing systems and/or development of new ones. Engineering design experience in the manufacturing field is required. Up to 35% travel may be required. Experience with the International Building Code is a plus. Physical Requirements: Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Ability to perform duties under specific time requirements. Ability to adapt to changing duties and responsibilities. Must be able to communicate clearly. Work Life Balance Eligibility: Hybrid Working 2-3 days per week in office. #J-18808-Ljbffr