Chassis Lead Designer
Hunter Defense Technologies Inc. - Florence, Kentucky, us, 41022![Hunter Defense Technologies Inc.](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Overview
Join the team that is a leader in engineering, designing and manufacturing of leading-edge military expeditionary products and rugged industrial/commercial products since 1937.
What We Offer:
Health benefits, including telehealth medical services, Dental & VisionLife, AD&D & Disability (paid for by the company)401K with a company match
This position may be located at any one of the HDT Global facilities (Cincinnati, OH; Florence, KY; Solon, OH; Geneva OH; Spokane, WA; Fredericksburg, VA; Edgewood, MD; Huntsville, AL)
The Chassis Lead Designer is responsible for the design & drafting of complex chassis components, assemblies and finished products for military and commercial trailer customers. Creates and edits part, assembly, installation and other drawings and associated bills of material. Interfaces frequently with engineers, other designers and manufacturing teammates. Provides guidance to designers and senior designers. Proactively leads continuous improvement initiatives. Effectively influences others.
Essential Duties:
Supports the department by creating a variety of complex mechanical and/or electrical designs for new product parts, subassemblies, assemblies, or systems configurations using SolidWorks 3D CADAssists in the assembly of prototypes drawing multiple views; depicting relationship of component and parts; identifying dimensions, angles, curvatures, tolerances, and materialsDoes detail work individually, or distributes work to detailer resources when possibleCompiles / prepares Bills of Materials and specificationsContributes to and drives compliance with HDT's Engineering Playbook including modeling and drafting standardsCreates documentation required and processes Engineering Change OrdersStrive to maintain high quality designs and completing tasks on time and within budgetSupports the Configuration Change Board (CCB) through meeting attendance and resulting design change actionsAnalyzes the effect of proposed changes for proper fit and/or interference problemsRecommends possible solutions or alternate constructionModifies models and/or drawings as required; collaborating with engineers to resolve issuesProvides assistance to lesser experienced drafters by communicating work priorities providing technical assistance, verifying accuracy of workContributes to team efforts by accomplishing related results in a cooperative and supportive mannerContribute to an earned value management system where the value of the great work you do is demonstrated and supports high-level business initiatives
Education/Experience/Other Skills & Abilities:
Associates degree required in related field or equivalent experience; Bachelor's degree preferred.Successful track record as a senior designer or equivalent.6+ years minimum using SolidWorks software.Experience using NX, Creo Parametric and/or AutoCAD is also beneficialStrong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office, Teams, etc.)
Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this role.
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