Mechanical Designer/CAD

at  Jones Sign

Are you ready to accomplish your vision and be part of something visible?
From hand painted signs on walls in Green Bay, Wisconsin to gaining visibility on some of the biggest stages around us, Jones Sign has stood the test of time and embraced innovation since 1910. Jones Sign has grown from a small sign shop to a premier national sign manufacturing company. Our manufacturing facilities boast 430,000 square feet of production space.
We do work for well-known brands and venues and are featured in the spotlights.
From design and permitting to fabrication and installation, our team of more than 500 professional employees is poised to support each other with every project. Our team prides themselves on completion time, delivering on budget, and collaborating from start to finish.
Jones Sign provides opportunity, stability, growth, leadership, and an inspiring culture to those who choose to go after it.

SUMMARY:

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Designer to create technical drawings for a variety of projects such as signs, façade systems, curtain walls and architectural elements. The Mechanical Designer’s responsibilities include working on fabrication and detail drawings from inception through completion and collaborating with relevant stakeholders during the process.
To be successful as a Mechanical Designer at Jones Sign, you will work closely with project managers, architects, and engineers, and analyze feedback from customers to produce or modify fabrication elements for engineering and manufacturability processes. A top-notch designer will be an adept problem solver, have an excellent eye for design ensuring appropriate specifications and requirements are followed while been a team player.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• An associate degree or better in Mechanical Design or Drafting is ideal
• At least 2 plus years of related experience as Mechanical Designer, Drafter, Mechanical Engineer. CAD Drafter; preferably in metal fabrication
• Highly proficient with computer-aided design software, specifically with SolidWorks
• AutoCAD experience is a plus.
• Solid understanding of drawing set up, modeling techniques and design standards.
• An ability to create industry-specific products.
• Must be adaptable and resourceful and a self-starter.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with simultaneous timelines.
• Top-notch verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility and a willingness to adapt to and embrace changes.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• 0-10%

• Develop mechanical and models in accordance with company standards and methodology standards.
• High proficiency and workmanship within SolidWorks to create drawing specifications in line with the scope of work. AutoCAD a plus.
• Submit drawings to relevant stakeholders as well as production or construction teams for design reviews.
• Collaborate with project teams on design improvements, bill of materials (BOM’S) and design drawings for manufacturability and cost consideration.
• Provide support and direction during the entire metal fabrication process to ensure that design specifications are met.
• Analyzing manufacturability issues that may arise during fabrication and develop resolutions as required.
• Work jointly with design teams, vendors, and manufacturing teams to complete project design across the full development cycle.
• Adhere to Quality Management System requirements.