Manufacturing Systems Designer

Job Description:

Miles Sand & Gravel Company is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Designer.  The successful candidate will provide AutoCAD drawings for new plants and plant upgrades, organize the infrastructure for the company plants and assist in related areas to assure timely repairs and installation as required.

• Utilize and improve the AutoCAD drawing system for plant design, manufacturing and shop drawings.
• Prepare and produce complex design drawings (PFD’s P&ID’s, scaled equipment details, etc.), from sketches, concepts or mark-ups provided by project management staff.
• Organize engineering, planning and implementation for equipment manufacturing.
• Assist with resource allocation and vendor support as necessary to ensure uniformity and consistency throughout the company.
• Develop responsible team networks including but not limited to: procurement, maintenance, engineering, research and development, planning.
• Be willing and able to perform other duties as required.

Job Skills and Requirements:

Job Skills:

• Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office Suite and possess the ability to quickly learn various software programs that will be necessary to fulfill job requirements.
• Experience with design parameters related to manufacturing processes including the ability to comprehend and produce flow diagrams.
• Knowledge of standard drafting practices and procedures.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking – have the ability to ask the right questions, separate facts from assumptions and determine relevant facts in the decision making process.
• Excellent planning, scheduling and logistical skills.
• A self-starter who can 1) work independently, diligently and responsibly with minimal supervision 2) work as a member of a team 3) manage their time wisely  4) multi-task  5) meet a deadline.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to analyze data and make decisions.
• Detail oriented, precise, inquisitive, creative, thorough, objective and a problem-solver.
• Honest, responsible and trustworthy with confidential information.
• The ability to represent the company in a professional and ethical manner

Job Requirements:

• Associate’s degree or completion of a technical trade school in CAD, drafting or related field, plus at least 5 years of related work experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.
• Experience in manufacturing processes, and more specifically, the ready-mix concrete and/or aggregate production industries, is preferred.
• Drug free.

Company offers medical, dental and vision benefits, paid time off, holidays and retirement plan.

This is a safety sensitive position.  Prior to employment, applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening test which includes screening for nonpsychoactive cannabis metabolites.