Product Designer

The Product Designer collaborates with engineers to create and improve product designs, preparing layouts and detailed drawings. They ensure designs meet specifications and support manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2D and 3D CAD support (primarily Solidworks) to research and design teams engaged in the development of innovative new products as well as production of existing products
• Create 2D and 3D files for custom units based on customer details in support of the tech services and sales department, which can include submittals, product geometry information, etc.
• Create 2D and 3D field submittal drawings/models based on field request for custom units
• Create internal production drawings of custom products with input from engineering, production leads, manufacturing engineering, quality, etc.
• Follow engineering procedures to evaluate designs and modify components and assemblies
• Document designs for manufacturability and provide internal and external support for manufacturing
• Apply Geometric Tolerancing and Dimensioning as required on critical features, components and/or assemblies
• Support Taco Fall River (TFR) division with engineering change notices
• Create Bills of Material and ensure drawings meet standards while using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Engineering Change Notice/Product Lifecycle Management (ECN/PLM) systems
• Provide internal support for technical services and sales departments, including submittals, product geometry information, 3D files for the field, etc.
• Serve as project team member who actively contributes to discussions/actions that lead to completion of tasks, meeting department/company objectives and success of the overall project
• Additional duties and assignments as assigned

Requirements

• Associate degree in Drafting, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related technical field; significant applicable experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
• 3+ years of drafting/trade experience in metal fabrication, machining, mechanical assembly and/or electrical assembly within field/academic environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Proficient in 3D CAD mechanical design and layout of products (Solidworks preferred)
• Experience with ASME Standards, ISO 9000, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing and Tolerance Analysis, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly, manufacturing processes and inspection requirements
• Effective communication skills, including excellent oral and written skills
• Ability to manage both daily and weekly tasks with appropriate feedback to manager on work level and deliverable timing
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment to propose new ideas and work with others’ ideas
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Minimal travel may be required to Cranston headquarters and/or local vendors, customers, etc., a few times per year

Key Skills

• Proficient in 3D CAD mechanical design and layout of products (Solidworks preferred)
• Experience with ASME Standards, ISO 9000, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing and Tolerance Analysis, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly, manufacturing processes and inspection requirements
• Effective communication skills, including excellent oral and written skills
• Ability to manage both daily and weekly tasks with appropriate feedback to manager on work level and deliverable timing
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment to propose new ideas and work with others’ ideas
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and benefits
• Tuition reimbursement, career development, and on-site training programs in our learning center
• Believes in sharing profits with its employees
• Mindful about family, health and well-being
• Fosters conditions that allow people and communities to reach their full potential
• Embraces and celebrates diversity