Mechanical Designer

Fives DyAG Corp is seeking a Mechanical Designer for our Wixom, MI office.

Fives DyAG's engineers work in a variety of environments and locations. The
role requires strong technical knowledge, sound experience and
people-skills, to effectively solve issues as they arise.

Summary:
Analyze customer requirements and develop competitive system/station
concepts. Utilize pertinent Application Engineering calculations and data.
Responsible for high quality design work, accurate execution of the design
and release process along with effective machine build supervision and
start-up.

Job Responsibilities:

* Responsible for the quality, cost effectiveness, and timeliness of
designs.
* Responsible for conformance to design specifications.
* Obtain necessary subcontract support and quotations.
* Create PowerPoint presentations to introduce design concepts to
customers.
* Meet quotation deadline requirements.
* Support sales presentations.

* Attend customer line up meetings.
* Visit customer plants if needed
* Participate in the development of sales presentation strategies and
materials.
* Process flow sequences and strategies
* Part handling and fixturing methods
* Station concepts, including operating sequences, timing charts
* Material flow with system layouts and arrangements
* Ability to use Lessons Learned and Best Drafting Practices while
reviewing design concepts
o Sketches, drawings, and motion sheets as required to document
the above, direct CAD work and provide presentation materials
o Initiate internal concept review and brainstorming meetings.
o Obtain vendor quotations on critical equipment.
* Develop technical specifications.
* Identify qualified vendors.
* Communicate with vendors via phone and/or e-mail to provide line-ups,
develop alternative solutions, and receive and clarify quotations.
o Develop BOMs and drawings for release to Manufacturing.
* Identify and resolve problems.
* Obtain outside/vendor technical assistance.
* Alert management to critical unresolved issues in a timely manner.
o Maintain accurate project documentation.
o Obtain final pricing and delivery decisions.
o Finalize and transmit the proposal on schedule.
o Ultimately responsible for the technical quality and commercial
success of assigned projects.
o Understands customer specifications and objective of the
project.
o Establish and execute the timeline for the project per the
customer requirements.
o Adhere to the project budget.
o Capable of communicating to the various divisions (Controls,
Manufacturing, and Purchasing) within the company while
ensuring their understanding of the tasks at hand.
o Interface with and provide support to all operational
departments including Sales, Service and Applications.
o Address all customer concerns and requirements.
o Regular reporting of project progress and status to the
customer and management.
o Participate on all the meetings regarding the project execution
and progress.
o Responsible for the entire design process and following the
project through to manufacturing and build, debug, try-out,
run-off, teardown, shipment, installation, start-up, and buyoff
for all assigned projects.
o Responsible for the delivery of all the As-Built drawings,
manuals, and documentation to the customer.
o Review the overall performance of the project with departmental
managers and provide input on how we can make improvements for
future projects (Continuous Improvement/Quality).

Skills:

* A Bachelor’s or Associate’s in Mechanical Engineering/Design or
related field of study is preferred
* 5 years of experience designing assembly machines or other related
automation equipment used in automotive manufacturing
* Strong detailing/drafting skills and able to put together mechanical
prints
* Well-versed in GD&T
* Ability to review/understand FEAs
* Experience quoting/estimating cost of projects is helpful
* Strong background designing with Solidworks
* Experienced in designing systems around power and free conveyance,
dials, indexing tables, walking beams. and other forms of transport.
* Able to work with operations, controls, and other technical groups
collaboratively on projects


About Fives Group:
Fives Group, headquartered in Paris, France, is an industrial engineering
Group with a heritage of over 200 years, designs and supplies machines,
process equipment and production lines for the world's largest industrial
groups including the aluminum, steel, tube and pipe, glass, automotive,
aerospace, logistics, cement and energy sectors. In 2016, Fives achieved
sales of $2 billion with a team close to 8,000 employees and a network of
over 100 operational units in nearly 30 countries. Fives is known for its
technological expertise and competence in executing international projects.

About Fives DyAG Corp.:
Fives DyAG is an integrator with over 20 years of experience providing
turnkey system solutions for industrial automation customer. Fives is
specialized in error proofing, traceability, image capture management
systems along with custom solutions to address customers unique needs.