Liebherr USA ยท 7 hours ago
CAD Designer (Electrical)
Newport News, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expLiebherr USA is a successful international company specializing in manufacturing equipment, including mining haul trucks. The CAD Designer (Electrical) will work closely with Engineers and other Designers to create complex designs, 3D models, and drawings while ensuring compliance with technical specifications and cost targets.
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Works under the direction of Engineers or Senior Designers
Drafts detailed drawings of assemblies, subassemblies, installations and piece parts as required in 2D & 3D Computer Assisted/Aided Design (CAD) packages
Modifies designs to correct operating deficiencies
Prepares Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and other engineering documentation
Assists in investigating engineering design/production problems and initiates appropriate action
Promotes effective interdepartmental communications for joint design projects
Works with Engineers to design, install, test, analyze, and maintain truck components, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles
Prepares Bills of Materials (BOMs) within the Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) system
Understands and complies with quality assurance requirements
All duties of Designer 1 plus: Progressive truck system knowledge
Successful Project experience
Successful CAD/EDM skills progression
All duties of Designer 2 plus: Helps review designs and drawings for compliance with company and industry standards (examples: ISO, ASME, EN)
Proactively communicates interdepartmentally for joint design projects
Proposes changes to designs to Engineers
Assists in the preparation of design reviews
All duties of Designer 3 plus: Takes ambiguous concepts and make proposals, 3D models or assembly drawings to help develop solutions
Prepares cost estimates for changes to the standard product
Monitors output of other Designers and Drafters for detailed drawings of assemblies, subassemblies, installations & piece parts as required in 2D & 3D Computer Assisted/Aided Design (CAD) packages
Prepares and conducts some design reviews
Reviews designs and drawings for compliance with company and industry standards (examples: ISO, ASME, EN)
Qualification
Required
Associate Degree (A.S/A.A.S.) or, equivalent combination of education and 4 years of relevant design experience
Working knowledge of 3D model based design/drafting techniques, practices, dimensioning and tolerance
Ability to read documents such as schematics, operating and maintenance manuals, and procedure manuals and have a basic understanding
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Knowledge of engineering procedures and standards
Minimal oversight needed to complete tasks with accuracy in a timely manner
Knowledge of relevant drafting tools or computer-assisted design CAD or drafting equipment and software
Working knowledge of Creo design/drafting techniques, practices, dimensioning and tolerance
Ability to use Microsoft Office
Knowledge of the ERP system as it relates to truck BOM structure and inventory control
Working knowledge of top down design techniques
Proactive and clear communicating with vendors and customers
Highly trained in advanced design and drafting techniques and software
Ability to read and research specifications & standards to help engineers audit designs for compliance
Demonstrated ability to understand the whole truck and all of its systems, operation and service requirements
Ability to identify task requirements and self-evaluate progress of project
Ability to mentor and lead others in daily tasks
Travel to customer or supplier sites domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time
Ability to complete and maintain mine certifications or safety training such as Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) hazard training
Ability to maintain a valid driver's license and passport
Preferred
Progressive truck system knowledge
Successful Project experience
Successful CAD/EDM skills progression
Benefits
Major medical, dental and vision insurance
401K plan with company match
Paid vacation and personal days
Company
Liebherr USA
Liebherr in the USA was established in 1970 in Newport News, VA.
Founded in 1970Newport News, Virginia, US
10001+ employees
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