Product Designer

As a family-owned and operated company, we feel a special obligation to the employees who comprise our Taco family.  We are committed to offering employees access to the tools necessary to live long and productive lives. We strive to instill in all of our employees:

• A positive mental attitude that helps us to be a leader in the industry
• A commitment to building strong relationships, both inside and outside the organization
• A desire to learn, grow, and contribute to moving our strategy forward
• A need to create and to innovate
• Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Shift: 1st Shift

• Work Status: On-site, Hybrid, or Remote

Position Summary:

The Product Designer works closely with engineers to create new and improved product designs by preparing layouts of the designs.  They create and revise detail and assembly drawings by determining tolerances, fits, calculations and list specifications and materials. The Product Designer works off detailed sketches provided by engineers in developing and revising products. They play an important role in the development of the product, from design and creation to final production and they understand the needs and requirements of the new product or mechanical system.

Measures Of Success:

• Ensure accuracy of bill of materials
• Accurate utilization of drawing standards (International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)/ASME Y14.5, etc.)
• On-time delivery of tasks to internal and external customers

Responsibilities: (identify functions or the role and expected outcomes)

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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.

Qualifications

Required:

• 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

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree Drafting, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related technical field
• 5+ years of Solidworks Experience (3D Models, 2D Drawings, Product Data Management (PDM) Vault, etc.)
• Certified Solid Works Professional
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Experience in metal working (cutting, machining, welding, etc.) and/or HVAC industry

Work Environment

This position works primarily in an office environment using computer and technology.  Verbal and auditory capability are required. Occasional exposure in production plant where large equipment and noise are prevalent.  Safety gear is required in these areas.

This position reports on-site for all scheduled shifts.

Benefits

With nearly 1,000 people working at Taco worldwide, each with their own story, you will discover a sense of community and diverse, intelligent colleagues who help us innovate, create and explore.

Taco employees benefit from a company that:

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

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