Container Doors/Platforms/Stairs Lead Designer

Join the team that is a leader in engineering, designing and manufacturing of leading-edge military expeditionary products and rugged industrial/commercial products since 1937.

What We Offer:

Health benefits, including telehealth medical services, Dental & Vision
Life, AD&D & Disability (paid for by the company)
401K with a company match



This position may be located at any one of the HDT Global facilities (Cincinnati, OH; Florence, KY; Solon, OH; Geneva OH; Spokane, WA; Fredericksburg, VA; Edgewood, MD; Huntsville, AL)

The Container Doors/Platforms/Stairs Lead Designer is responsible for the design & drafting of complex Container Doors, Platforms & Stairs components, assemblies and finished products for military and commercial trailer customers. Creates and edits part, assembly, installation and other drawings and associated bills of material. Interfaces frequently with engineers, other designers and manufacturing teammates. Provides guidance to designers and senior designers. Proactively leads continuous improvement initiatives. Effectively influences others.

Essential Duties:

Supports the department by creating a variety of complex mechanical and/or electricaldesigns for new product parts, subassemblies, assemblies, or systems configurationsusing SolidWorks 3D CAD
Assists in the assembly of prototypes drawing multiple views; depicting relationship ofcomponent and parts; identifying dimensions, angles, curvatures, tolerances, andmaterials
Does detail work individually, or distributes work to detailer resources when possible
Compiles / prepares Bills of Materials and specifications
Contributes to and drives compliance with HDT's Engineering Playbook including modeling anddrafting standards
Creates documentation required and processes Engineering Change Orders
Strive to maintain high quality designs and completing tasks on time and within budget
Supports the Configuration Change Board (CCB) through meeting attendance and resulting design change actions
Analyzes the effect of proposed changes for proper fit and/or interference problems
Recommends possible solutions or alternate construction
Modifies models and/or drawings as required; collaborating with engineers to resolve issues
Provides assistance to lesser experienced drafters by communicating work prioritiesproviding technical assistance; verifying accuracy of work
Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related results in a cooperative andsupportive manner
Contribute to an earned value management system where the value of the great work you do is demonstrated and supports high-level business initiatives



Education/Experience/Other Skills & Abilities:

Associates degree required in related field orequivalent experience; Bachelor's degree preferred.
Successful track recordas a senior designer or equivalent.
6+ years minimum using SolidWorks software.
Experience using NX, Creo Parametric and/or AutoCAD is also beneficial
Strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office, Teams, etc.)



Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)