3711 Iowa Street
Alexandria, MN 56308
Tel: 320-763-4043
Fax: 320-763-7859

Position Posted: December 7, 2011

Machine Designer 3 (experienced)

Job Description

Position Objective:

To assist in providing a culture that facilitates engineering machine designs that redefine the standard for performance and value.

Primary Responsibilities:

Mechanical Design
Quality and continuous process improvements
Service the customer
Problem resolution
Retro fits
Training

General Responsibilities:

Adhere to, support and promote the Aagard vision and culture statements
Demonstrate professional, respectful interaction with other team members
Accurately and professionally represent Aagard to customers and vendors
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

Title	Minimum Years Experience Required with BSME Degree or equivalent	Minimum Years Experience Required with 2 year ASME or A.S. in Drafting or equivalent	Minimum Experience Required with no Degree
Mechanical Designer 1	0	0	2
Mechanical Designer 2	1	2	4
Mechanical Designer 3	2	4	6

Career Path:

Title	Skills Requirements
Mechanical Designer 1 (Entry level - Detailer)	Learn how to use the basic Aagard software tools for mechanical design. Introduction to standards, fabrication, assembly, and the mechanical design process. Focus on detailing. Entry level position, requiring knowledge and understanding of basic engineering and mechanical concepts and procedures Ability to modify existing designs Ability to use established policies and procedures to complete work assignments Ability to perform routine work with detailed instructions Ability to select and test material Ability to be assigned an element of a project that is well-defined Work is performed under close supervision Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
Mechanical Designer 2 (Assistant Designer)	Build understanding of the business and customers. Expand CAD knowledge by learning part selection, sizing, specification, compliance, customer and vendor relations, and service. Main focus is on learning about different types of machines and traveling to customer plants. Assist designers throughout the design process. Ability to modify and/or improve existing designs Ability to appropriately apply engineering principles and concepts Ability to draw solutions from both training and experience Ability to plan and perform engineering duties for a part of a project under general direction Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
Mechanical Designer 3 (Mechanical Design Lead)	Responsible for the mechanical implementation of the machine to defined requirements and concepts. Perform mechanical design from defined concepts, working with electrical design, controls, assembly, and through the setup and testing of machines. Ability to develop designs or improve existing designs Demonstrate creativity and ingenuity in applying engineering principles and practices Abilty to draw solutions from a wider range of experience Demonstrate proficiency in solving problems in a timely manner Ability to accept assignments broad in nature Ability to work under minimal supervision Ability to define technical approaches to projects Ability to lead projects and guide lower level engineers and technicians Ability to travel up to 30% of the time

Experience in servo driven packaging machinery preferred.
Ability to efficiently use computer design/drafting software to develop and detail machine designs.
Knowledge of material types and properties and purchased parts used in automated equipment.
Experience with Microsoft Office products
Ability to visualize concepts.
Capability of identifying risk areas and the ability to effectively minimize risks through prototyping and preliminary testing.
Understanding of standard manufacturing tolerances, tolerance stack up, and best value tolerances.

Ability to communicate with a variety of people both verbally and in writing, including presentation skills.

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