Special Order Designer II

Special Order Designer II

The role of the Special Order Designer II is to interpret customer orders and specifications based on the level of documentation required. This includes processing customer special orders efficiently through design and bill of material, to ensure a quality, manufacturable product delivered on time. Providing CAD Drafting support for SOE as required. Providing technical assistance on products to all departments, plants and customers. Coordinating designs with sales, quality and manufacturing departments. This position is currently eligible for DeZURIK's hybrid work schedule.

Principal duties and responsibilities include:

• Design and process customer special orders.
• Provide new designs or modified designs based on modifications to standard Dezurik products.
• Research a bill of material, create CAD layouts or 3D models, and create customer installation, assembly, and piece parts drawings.
• Expedite orders to meet customer-required dates.
• Assist with continuation improvement projects with other engineering departments.
• Contact vendors for technical data on purchased components.
• Create vendor specifications as required for customer special orders.
• Process special design orders which include individual parts by modifying similar parts and completed assemblies.
• Review customer project and product specifications to ensure design, documentation and submittal information comply with the specification.
• Assist design, drafting, bill of material, submittals, parts, application engineering, product engineering, purchasing, planners, field service, shop floor and any other area where special order design knowledge and history is needed.
• Create and enter part numbers and bill of materials into ERP system.
• Provide internal engineering and troubleshooting support.
• Backup other SOE personnel and provide Drafting support as needed.

Education and experience required:

• High School Diploma plus a 2-year associate or vocational degree in technical drafting and design, and 2 years of related experience.
• Proficient use of 2D and 3D CAD drafting systems and computer processes.
• Working knowledge of fluid power systems, instrumentation, basic electronics.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Understanding of manufacturing and foundry practices and processes.
• Working knowledge of DeZURIK product lines and business systems.
• Good understanding of DeZURIK standards as well as working knowledge of industry standards.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with others, inside and outside of the company.
• Good interpersonal skills to provide support to the SOE group and must be capable of making decisions with guidance on larger tasks.
• Able to work independently on larger features.
• Prioritizes own workload in accordance with department goals and daily reports.

Physical demands are typical of an office position including extended periods of sitting, extensive use of a personal computer and telephone. Factory floor support is imperative. The physical requirements of the job are related to some testing in the engineering lab, field service activities that can be part of the job assignments or handling component parts in the plant during a quality inspection.

Working conditions are normal manufacturing and office environment. When working occasionally in some shop areas, personal protection equipment (PPE) will be recommended and/or required (safety shoes, safety glasses w/side shields, hearing protection, face shield, gloves, apron and boots). Must have the ability to support extended business hours to meet customer business needs.

DeZURIK offers a competitive hourly rate in the $27.28 to $34.10 range, based on experience and qualifications, along with annual bonus opportunities tied to performance. Beyond pay, our market-leading benefits are designed to support your wellbeing. These include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage. DeZURIK also provides a health savings account with company match, a retirement plan for employer contributions through Vanguard, and access to the Granite Assistance Fund for support when it's needed most. We value time for rest and personal growth, offering generous paid time off, including volunteer time off and paid holidays.

DeZURIK, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.