SolidWorks Designer
Overview
SolidWorks Designer creates detailed mechanical designs and production-ready drawings for structural steel, weldments, and complex machine components. This role uses SolidWorks to develop 3D models, assemblies, and bills of materials while collaborating closely with engineering and manufacturing teams. The designer supports projects from concept through production, ensuring designs are accurate, manufacturable, and aligned with standard engineering department processes.
What You'll Do11
- 1Build detailed 3D models and assemblies in SolidWorks for structural steel, weldments, mounts, pumps, sheet metal, and machine components
- 2Develop clear and accurate engineering drawings, including dimensions, tolerances, and fabrication details suitable for manufacturing and fabrication teams
- 3Create and maintain complete and accurate bills of materials in accordance with standard engineering department processes
- 4Apply knowledge of weldments and heavy structural steel components to design robust and reliable structures for demanding applications
- 5Use SolidWorks and related tools to design mechanical systems, including mounting structures, pump layouts, and machine designs
- 6Perform hand calculations in a production environment to support design decisions and verify structural integrity
- 7Collaborate with engineers, drafters, and shop personnel to clarify design intent and resolve design or fabrication issues
- 8Incorporate feedback from the production and assembly floor to improve designs for manufacturability and ease of assembly
- 9Review and update existing designs and drawings to reflect engineering changes and continuous improvement initiatives
- 10Support finite element analysis efforts by preparing appropriate models and incorporating results into design improvements
- 11Visit machine shop welding and painting areas as needed to verify fit, function, and alignment of designs with real-world conditions
Requirements11
- 1Strong proficiency with SolidWorks including 3D modeling, assemblies, and detailed drafting
- 2Hands-on experience designing weldments and heavy structural steel components
- 3Ability to create and manage accurate bills of materials in an engineering environment
- 4Understanding of standard engineering department processes and documentation practices
- 5Mechanical design experience with structural steel, mount design, pump design, sheet metal, and machine design
- 6Capability to produce detailed engineering drawings suitable for fabrication and machining
- 7Familiarity with finite element analysis concepts and their application to mechanical design
- 8Strong 3D modeling and drafting skills with attention to detail and manufacturability
- 9Demonstrated ability to take design input and independently drive work to completion with high intensity and ownership
- 10Experience working in or supporting the oil and gas industry
- 11Exposure to manufacturing environments such as machine shops, welding, and painting operations
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