Senior Designer

Company Description

EMP, based in Escanaba, Michigan, is an ISO/IATF 16949 certified leader in the research, development, manufacturing, and assembly of components and systems for global markets. The company serves highway, agricultural, marine, and commercial industries with high-performance, precision-engineered products.

EMP is recognized for its award-winning manufacturing and machining capabilities and its innovative thermal management solutions. Its portfolio includes electric brushless DC oil pumps, water pumps, fans, complete electric engine cooling systems, and high-output alternators. To learn more about EMP’s capabilities and products, visit emp-corp.com.

Role Description

Through proficient use of in-house 3-D modeling programs the Senior Designer will be responsible and accountable for creating models, prints, and illustrations for releasing proprietary products. Using a strong understanding of the principles of revision control and product life cycles, the Senior Designer will support engineering, sales and service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (others may be assigned):

· Create large complex 3-D models and prints using CREO/PDM essentials.

· Experience designing cast and injection molded components, with a strong understanding of DFM principles, tooling considerations, material properties, and production constraints.

· Experience designing sheet metal, fabricated, and welded components/assemblies, with a strong understanding of DFM principles, tooling considerations, material properties, and production constraints.

· Utilize Windchill to store and control engineering models, drawings, and related documents.

· Import, modify and manipulate large complex customer models and prints.

o Fit-up analysis with customer models and EMP proprietary products.

· Release prints using in house ECN system.

o Promote and revise large complex models and prints.

· Interface with suppliers, customers, and internal engineering during release process.

· Provide technical support to department projects through design, CAD analysis, and test support.

· Specify and participate in testing, fabrication, and assembly of advanced products.

· Independently work on and solve complex design tasks.

· Create presentations on critical design issues.

· Uses GD&T and DFMEA regularly.

· Uses basic DFM techniques.

Interpersonal Skills:

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Oral Communication

• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Participates in meetings.

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Written Communication

• Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.

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Teamwork

• Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

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Organizational Support

• Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Associate of Science in Engineering or Technical field and 5 relevant years of design CAD related experience or any combination of education or experience.