Designer

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Mechanical Designer

U-Haul Technical Center – Tempe, AZ

The U-Haul Engineering Department is seeking highly driven Mechanical Designers to participate in the development of the next generation of U-Haul Products. The Engineering and Design department at the U-Haul Technical Center is responsible for aiding development of new products, creating and maintaining engineering drawings, servicing existing designs, engaging with internal customers and vendors to solve problems, and to serve as a source of product and technical knowledge for the entire Tech Center.

Position Description

Using sound mechanical design principles and CAD techniques, develop production design packages which fulfill established design requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, independent design and creation of piece parts, weldments, assemblies, drawings, supporting documentation, material selection, and tolerance determination.

Job Responsibilities

• Apply sound Mechanical Design principles to design parts and assemblies which meet requirements of assigned projects.
• Create CAD models, including part and assembly drawings, instructions, and bill of materials, to support manufacturing, testing and assembly.
• Support purchasing and material planning selection as required.
• Support Research and Development projects as required.
• Support Manufacturing through the creation of Detail Drawings and Instructions
• Read, Interpret, and Utilize Industry standards, specifications, and methods.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates in Mechanical Design & Drafting
• Experience interpreting and creating Detail Drawings of Parts, Assemblies, and Instructions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Proficient with Autodesk Inventor
• Proficient with Autodesk AutoCAD
• Familiarity with DFM (Design for Manufacturing) principles
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 Drafting Standards and Practices
• Self-Starter

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree, Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Autodesk Certified Professional: Inventor for Mechanical Design
• Experience with Autodesk Vault
• Familiarity with truck and trailering equipment
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards, fasteners, and specifications

Perks of joining the U-Haul fleet:

Get your career moving with a company that empowers team members to be the healthiest version of themselves! We provide robust wellness benefits, events, and resources to help team members become the happiest and healthiest they can be.

Here are just some of the programs U-Haul has available:

• Full Medical coverage

• New indoor fitness gym

• Medical clinic for you and your family

• Career stability

• Opportunities for advancement

• Valuable on-the-job training

• Prescription plans

• Dental & Vision Plans

• Business and travel insurance

• YouMatter Employee Assistance Program

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• 401(k) Savings Plan

• Life insurance

• Critical Illness/Group Accident

• 24-hour physician available for kids

• Subsidized gym/ membership

• MetLaw Legal program

• MetLife auto and home insurance

• Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels, and more

• LifeLock identity Theft

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University

• Savvy consumer wellness programs- from health care tips to financial wellness

• U-Haul federal credit union

AMERCO and its family of companies, including U-Haul, have strived to create a culture of health and wellness. As of February 1, 2020, and consistent with applicable state law, no AMERCO or U-Haul company will hire individuals in states where it may lawfully decline to hire individuals who use nicotine products. By continuing with this application, you are indicating that, if hired, you consent to nicotine screening in the future. This policy will not apply to team members hired before February 1, 2020.

U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.