Product Designer

Job Identification

Job Title: Product Designer (L2)

Department and Number: Engineering

Employment Status: Full time

Location of Job: Tillsonburg

Supervisor Job Title: Design Manager

Job Summary

At Systemair, we have a passion for indoor air quality. We are constantly striving to provide ventilation solutions that improve health and productivity in an energy-efficient and sustainable manner. Innovation is in our DNA, and we continue to grow in terms of capabilities, product range, size, sales volume, and market share. We employ and empower people to take initiative and make decisions with the best interests of our customers and team at heart by achieving our goals to be an Employer, Brand, Investment, and Neighbor of Choice. Simply put, we prioritize, simplify, and trust, while committing to accountable behavior and personal responsibility at work and with our neighbors.

As a skilled and creative Product Designer, you will be working in the Technical Department on the Product Support Team, responsible for creating detailed 2D and 3D CAD models for products ensuring designs are accurate, manufacturable, meeting product and project requirements. You will collaborate with product engineers, designers, and other cross functional teams to develop innovative solutions and bring concepts to life through precise and functional designs, with the ability to work in a dynamic fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with product and development engineers to assist in the product support and maintenance requirements for our various Commercial AHUs
• Provide design work and collaboration in support of development projects and activities as required
• Create 2D and 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and specifications for new and existing product designs
• Collaborate with engineers and design teams to refine product concepts and ensure alignment with technical requirements
• Perform design revisions and updates based on feedback from stakeholders and various project phases
• Ensure CAD models and designs adhere to industry standards, design best practices, and product specifications
• Review and analyze product designs to identify potential improvements in functionality, manufacturability, and cost
• Assist in the preparation of prototype designs and work with manufacturing teams to ensure smooth transitions from design to production
• Maintain and organize design documentation, including drawings, specifications, and revision histories
• Support the design process by creating visual presentations and rendering product concepts when needed
• Prepare and maintain BOMs and as built drawings
• Other activities as directed by the Design Manager

Skills, Education, and/or Experience

The following are education and experience criteria used to evaluate the suitability of the Product Designer Profile or candidates for the position:

• Engineering or Technologist degree in mechanical engineering, product design, manufacturing design or related field
• 3+ years of proven experience in creating detailed product CAD models and drawings in a product design or manufacturing setting
• Proficiency in CAD software such as CREO (ideal), SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar design tools
• Solid understanding of product design principles, material properties, and manufacturing processes
• Working knowledge and experience in sheet metal design for manufacturing
• Experience in manufacturing processes, BOM creation and management, Engineering Change, ERP and PDM systems
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work on multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication skills to interact with various cross functional teams and stakeholders
• Working knowledge of industry standards related to product design and safety regulations
• Experience with visualization and rendering software for product presentations
• Flexible and adaptable to learning, understanding, and applying new technologies

Job Conditions

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and looking at a computer.
• Light physical effort – able to lift up to 20lbs at times.

Work Environment:
• Office, Factory, Warehouse.

The job conditions described here and above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions of the position. Proper use of PPE such as safety glasses, closed toe shoes, hearing protection, gloves, face shields and other equipment as designated by the job being performed in a production environment is mandatory. Adherence to Systemair's safety policy is a condition of employment.

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