What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designer, Mechanical position at Knorr Brake Company?
LOCATION: Westminster / Maryland (US-MD), United States | BRAND: Knorr Brake Company | REQUISITION ID: 358 | JOB GRADE:13
Knorr Brake Company is the innovative leader in the manufacture and supply of braking systems, passenger doors and climate-control equipment for all types of Mass Transit customers such as: METRO, Light Rail Vehicles, High-Speed Trains, Commuter Rail and Monorail Vehicles for the North America market. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today at www.KnorrBrake.com!
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This position is responsible for assisting in designing new products and implementing engineering change notices. The designer will work with Engineers and Document Control to complete and release 3-D models and drawings. An education in basic drafting standards, procedures, and software including Pro/Engineer, Intralink, AutoCAD, and Medusa is necessary for this position.
Essential functions:
1. Support engineering design of components and assemblies for mass transit applications.
2. Create 3-D models, drawings, and release documentation for components, assemblies, modules, and other safety devices.
3. Develop manufacturing drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams in accordance with applicable standards.
4. Generate cost reduction ideas, sketches/drawings and feasibility investigations.
5. Perform tolerance stack-up studies and check layouts.
6. PDM database entry & Incorporation of Engineering Changes (ECN) to drawings.
7. Perform product changes and other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
8. Coordinate work with engineers, other designers, technicians, manufacturing, suppliers and customers in the support of existing products.
9. Support the development of new products.
2. Create 3-D models, drawings, and release documentation for components, assemblies, modules, and other safety devices.
3. Develop manufacturing drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams in accordance with applicable standards.
4. Generate cost reduction ideas, sketches/drawings and feasibility investigations.
5. Perform tolerance stack-up studies and check layouts.
6. PDM database entry & Incorporation of Engineering Changes (ECN) to drawings.
7. Perform product changes and other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
8. Coordinate work with engineers, other designers, technicians, manufacturing, suppliers and customers in the support of existing products.
9. Support the development of new products.
Skills:
1. Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling, CAD assembly, and CAD drawing creation tools.,
2. Proficient in Creo 2.0 / Windchill and AutoCAD.
3. Knowledgeable in GD&T (ASME Y14.5M – 1994 / 2009).
4. Stack Up Analysis experience to ensure proper assembly and performance repeatability.
5. Knowledgeable in CAD & Design standards / procedures / CAD data translations.
6. Knowledgeable in PDM (Product Data Management) and engineering document control / release processes.
7. Design experience and familiarity with general manufacturing principals; sheet metal design, machining, and material selection.
8. Value engineering/Value analysis skills & experience is a plus.
9. Technical Capacity.
2. Proficient in Creo 2.0 / Windchill and AutoCAD.
3. Knowledgeable in GD&T (ASME Y14.5M – 1994 / 2009).
4. Stack Up Analysis experience to ensure proper assembly and performance repeatability.
5. Knowledgeable in CAD & Design standards / procedures / CAD data translations.
6. Knowledgeable in PDM (Product Data Management) and engineering document control / release processes.
7. Design experience and familiarity with general manufacturing principals; sheet metal design, machining, and material selection.
8. Value engineering/Value analysis skills & experience is a plus.
9. Technical Capacity.
2 years of relevant experience
High School education plus training in CAD
What does Knorr Brake Company have to offer you?
- Competitive Health Benefits, including Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision and Video visits
- Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Accident Insurance
- Health and Dependent Care FSAs
- Generous 401(k) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free corporate passes to the Baltimore Zoo and Aquarium
- Free gym membership
- Additional discounts include cellular, auto, theme park & attraction tickets, local restaurants, bank partnerships, etc.
- Paid “KBC Cares” Volunteer Time Off
- Vacation and Sick/Administrative Leave
- 12 company-paid holidays (includes full week between Christmas and New Year’s)
- Monthly employee welfare events and corporate outreach (Crab Feast, Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day, Chili Cook-Off, etc.)