What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Supervisor position at UECompression Inc?
Position Summary:
This person in this position will be the subject matter expect for 3D modeling and design work for the company. In conjunction with engineering, this position will set design standards for our packages. In addition to being an individual contributor as a working designer, this position will also train designers, set design project schedules, check drawings and complete projects that will support cost reduction and higher quality designs for internal and external customers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develop department standards and communicate them to the design team
• Ownership of checking the design work of others and providing feedback on quality and technical viability
• Act as technical advisor and trainer to other designers
• Mange any deficiencies or areas of improvement of team members
• Manage and maintain SolidWorks library and associated features of SolidWorks & EPDM for optimal functionality
• Use SolidWorks design software to create 3D models and 2D fabrication drawings – expected to perform design work in overflow capacity depending on group workload
• Design of piping systems, structural supports, skids, pressure vessels
• Support Project Engineers, fabrication, weld and sales department
• Ability to multitask and work on several projects simultaneously
• Understand and follow safety procedures for a fabrication environment
• Required to take regular shop visits to observe fabrication of jobs on the floor and translate any issues into additional standards and procedures to aide current and future projects
• Adhere to scheduling requirements as determined by the project engineer and signed off by design
• Advise the company in potential software & hardware improvements to further benefit the design group
• Maintain metrics related to the quality of design deliverables
• Complete special projects as defined by the Vice President and/or Chief Engineer
• Actively participate in customer facing meetings (kick off meetings, design reviews, site visits)
Competencies:
• Exhibits efficiency in problem solving in a timely manner to best meet customer needs
• Commitment to a standard of excellence in customer service by responding promptly to customer needs and
soliciting customer feedback to improve service
• Ability to instruct others in standards and best practices developed by the company through concise, constructive
and effective communication
• Fosters the growth of expertise in others within the organization
• Shows superior written and oral communication skills, speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative
situations and responds well to questions
• Contributes to building a positive team environment through commitment, respect and communication
• Demonstrates professionalism by acting with integrity, high moral standards and personal accountability
• Shows organizational support by consistently following policy and procedures
• Measures self against standard of excellence and motivates self to continually achieve
• Shows adaptability by effectively responding to frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Exhibits superior dependability by consistently arriving to work on time, as scheduled and works longer as workload
dictates
Experience, Education and Qualifications:
1. Minimum 10-15 years of experience specifically using SolidWorks in a fabrication/packaging environment.
2. Minimum 5-7 years of compressor packaging experience.
3. Degree in Engineering or design, or Extensive demonstrated experience in design engineering field.
4. Experience using a PDM system such as SolidWorks EPDM for document control a plus.
5. Strong Understanding of engineering and fabrication process desired.
6. Knowledge of structural steel skid design and use of weldments.
7. Knowledge of piping systems and designing using SolidWorks Routing.
8. Familiar with ASME vessel and piping design and components.
9. Understand how to read P&ID drawings and create a functional model.
10. Strong layout and drafting skills a must. Excellent attention to detail a must.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position, and hours will vary (40 hours or greater)
Work Environment:
This job operates in a variety of settings to include but not limited to an office setting, warehouse, and production facility, outdoors on a job site in hot, cold, or inclement weather. A designer’s typical workday is 90% at the workstation.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift to 25lbs.
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
- Requires occasional bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying.
- Reaching or handling with arms, hands, and fingers
- Manual dexterity sufficient to work with fingers (i.e. frequent typing)
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
UECompression Benefits:
Full-time employees, along with their designated dependents, have access to a comprehensive range of medical benefits, including coverage for medical, vision, dental, life, and disability. Additionally, our employees are also eligible to participate in the UECompression 401(k) plan, which includes a generous 4% contribution from the company with no required employee contribution. Full-time employees also enjoy benefits such as 120 hours of vacation & sick time, 10 Paid holidays and one floating holiday.
UECompression is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
Salary : $98,500 - $110,000
