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Your Opportunity: Acrylic Design Associates, a Taylor company, is looking for a Design Engineer / Drafter to join their team in Plymouth, MN! You will be responsible for designing SolidWorks parametric models and drawings for production on our shop floor. Assemblies and parts may consist of acrylic (primary), metal and wood casework (secondary), and electronics. Candidate should have a good understanding of SolidWorks and CAD programs, PDM file management systems, a good understanding of the manufacturing process, knowledgeable in ANSI drafting standards and be able to work in a fast paced, team environment.
Your Responsibilities:
- Design and model internal projects for production using SolidWorks parametric software and SolidWorks PDM file management system
- Create drawings from SolidWorks models utilizing ANSI standards
- Convert external client drawings and models into ADA’s title blocks and standards for ADA production teams
- Attend brainstorming sessions with internal teams to solve client design challenges as necessary
- Work with clients in resolving design challenges pertaining to projects
- Assist sales staff, estimators, project managers, prototype and manufacturing teams in overall production of files for our clients
- Assist the Design and Engineering Director and Prototype Team Leader in development and assembly of showroom displays, as needed
- Other duties as assigned
You Must Have:
- 3+ years of professional experience as a Design Engineer / Drafter
- Thorough knowledge of SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM file management systems
- Thorough knowledge of ANSI drawing standards
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and workflows
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
- General understanding of displays and fixtures including three dimensional applications
- General understanding of manufacturing operations and operating systems within the plastics industry
- Good math and problem-solving skills
We Would Prefer:
- Knowledge of the following software helpful, but not mandatory: Sketchup, Keyshot (or similar 3D rendering software), AutoCAD, Inventor, and Adobe Creative Suite
About Acrylic Design Associates
Acrylic Design Associates (ADA) is a recognized leader in creating world-class retail displays and high-profile environments. With a 250,000+ square foot modern operations center, Acrylic Design provides the scale and expertise to handle complex turnkey needs, including design, engineering, prototyping, fabrication, printing, LED technologies, assembly, warehousing, fulfillment and distribution services. Founded in 1976, Acrylic Design is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and serves a global client base. More information is available at www.acrylicdesign.com.
About Taylor Corporation
One of the largest graphics communications firms in North America, Taylor’s family of companies provide a diverse set of products, services and technologies addressing the toughest communication challenges. For nearly 50 years, Taylor has been a premier provider of powerful and innovative products, services and expertise for individuals, businesses and distributors large and small. Our 10,000+ employees spanning 26 states and seven countries work diligently to create the interactive, printing and marketing solutions that have helped build some of the world’s more recognizable brands. Everything we do begins with identifying the unique priorities and needs of our customers and creating one-of-a-kind solutions. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including several health plans to choose from, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay.
The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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What We Do
Taylor provides a diverse set of products, services and technologies to power the potential of the world’s leading brands. Using the latest printed and digital methods, we facilitate marketing communications of all types for businesses and consumers across a wide range of industries. You’ll see our solutions in your mailbox, your email inbox, in retail settings and on your mobile device.
Driven by Glen Taylor’s unwavering entrepreneurial spirit, Taylor Corporation has grown from a single small business in 1975 to one of the nation’s largest privately held companies today. What started as a humble printer of wedding invitations and business cards is now a highly diversified leader in the field of business communications. However, while Taylor's capabilities have changed dramatically in the last 45 years, our core purpose remains the same ― to create opportunity and security for our employees.
Taylor also continuously invests in technologies and production methods that enable us to shrink our environmental footprint. This commitment shows in the way we divert tons of waste to energy production, source responsibly harvested forest products and work to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions year over year. The result is a culture of sustainability that guides our decision making and ensures that we take the long-term view in everything we do
