Mechanical Design Technician

Imagine...working for a company that knows that its people are the key to its success in the marketplace. Safe-Way Door is a leading manufacturer and distributor of residential, commercial, and industrial overhead garage doors. Headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, Safe-Way Door also operates facilities in Tennessee and Missouri with distribution throughout North America.

The company originated in Ohio during the 1950’s and moved to Warsaw, Indiana in the early 1960’s. Its 65,000 square foot Warsaw facility was built in 1983 and in 1986 expanded its product line to include industrial steel doors. The company continued to expand the following year with the opening of its first distribution center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee near Nashville. Expansion continued throughout the 1990’s with additional manufacturing capabilities and product lines.

Safe-Way Door is a member of the International Door Association (IDA) and Door And Access System Manufacturers Association International (DASMA).

The Mechanical Design Technician is responsible for assisting in the overall design and layout of the current product line and for ensuring that the products perform correctly and follow industry and safety standards. Assist in creating and maintaining product BOMs to ensure that finished products are constructed correctly and supplied with the correct components. Provide technical help and information to other departments as well as customers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Calculates optimum spring and hardware combinations for all door configurations.

· Design track and spring line layouts for custom applications.

· Provide CAD drawings of door clearances and track layouts to architects and builders.

· Create BOMs for new door configurations and correct existing BOMs.

· Approve new components or materials to be used in constructing our product and its installation.

· Evaluate current and new products to ensure that they meet or exceed DASMA standards.

· Design custom door layouts based on customer requests.

· Provide support to customer service as it relates to technical or product issues.

· Maintain/create CAD drawings of vendor-supplied components and approve/monitor tolerances.

· Provide technical support to the sales department and evaluate custom requests for approval.

· Conduct wind load testing on specific models/sizes and specify specifications.

Required:

o Associate degree in mechanical design, or equivalent work experience.

o 3-5 years in design/draft experience.

o Good analytical and design skills.

o Proficiency in AutoCAD software and drafting practices.

o Previous work experience in a mechanical field.

o Quality-Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Preferred:

o Excel

o ERP Software

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.