About Us:

Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, USA, Afinitas is the global market leader for pipe and precast concrete equipment, forming systems and concrete accessories used to build the world’s critical transportation, water and utility infrastructure systems. Afinitas is known for the innovative technologies and services it provides through its trusted HawkeyePedershaab, BFS, New Hampton Metal Fab and other well-known brands, which customers have relied upon for decades. Afinitas is a part of BW Forsyth Partners, LLC, the investment arm of Barry-Wehmiller, a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

 

 

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs are functional, easily manufactured, and meet customer expectations

• Designs are completed according to the schedule

• Designs meet Afinitas engineering standards

  Design analysis, drawings, and bills of material are accurate

• Coordinate layout and design of equipment

  Perform design analysis for equipment

• Create manufacturing drawings for equipment

• Create and complete bills of material for equipment

• Evaluate and implement design changes

• Work with manufacturing on build processes and improvement

• Use AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and MS Office software effectively

  Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical 4-year education or technical 2-year education required

• Basic understanding of:

  Drafting standards, dimensioning, and tolerances

• Mechanical power relationships such as horsepower, torque, speed

• Strength of materials and structural analysis

• Manufacturing processes

  Training and/or experience in using AutoCAD or similar CAD software

• Training and/or experience in using SolidWorks or similar 3-D modeling software

  Work individually as well as in a team environment

• Takes personal ownership and satisfaction on quality work

  Be available for overtime as needed

• Strong verbal and written interpersonal/communication skills required

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to shifting priorities

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is an office position associated with a manufacturing facility. The employee must be able to correctly wear and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by the employer when in the manufacturing area.

Additional Job Description

• Designs, models, and tests prototypes for products.

• Conducts research and creates design proposals for projects.

• Establishes design briefs.

• Creates concepts, performance, and production criteria.

• Identifies and selects materials needed for production.

• Produces final hand drawings and specifications.

• Creates parts lists.

  Lists the costs involved in production.

• Makes samples of working models for demonstration.

• Plans marketing initiatives for the product.

• Negotiates appropriate production processes.

  Improves the usability of an item.

• Uses computer-aided design (CAD) to design concepts.

• Other duties assigned

 

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.  If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.  We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.  Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. ​

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

 

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

 

Company:

Afinitas