Why Choose Us?
Taylor Company, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is a dynamic global organization with a rich history of pioneering innovation and operating at the leading edge of manufacturing commercial foodservice equipment. Founded in 1926 and headquartered in Rockton, Illinois, the organization operates through distributorships in 125+ countries world-wide, providing business solutions for major foodservice operations. Taylor Company is a division of Middleby Corporation.
Be a part of the team that is a leader in the food service industry. Free ice cream every day might be enticing but Taylor company is much more than ice cream! Taylor Company encourages employees to be the best they can be. Our business offers our employees the tools to learn and advance in their careers. With on site training and succession plans, Taylor sets up employees for success.
Competitive salary with bonus opportunity, plus full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; Short Term and Long Term Disability, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, 401k match, and other optional benefit coverages.
Job Summary:
Support new product development, sustaining product production, and continuous product & process improvements by developing CAD models, layouts of product assemblies and simple mechanisms, and component details under the direction of an engineer or designer. Accurately documents product design intent in accordance with Taylor standards.
Essential Functions:
- Utilize 3D CAD tools to develop and communicate design concepts, complete models, layouts, and details for new or revised products assemblies and components.
- Completes product design documentation including design models, assembly drawings, component details and specifications, item descriptions and BOM's that are consistent with established standards and procedures.
- Works with engineers and other team members to develop new product concepts and improve the cost and quality of existing product offerings. Supports design evaluation and analysis, development of product cost estimates, and confers with engineering staff to resolve product design issues.
- Assist in the planning and coordination of design project and production activity.
- Provide direction to the model shop for the fabrication and assembly of prototypes and test set-ups.
- Assist on the manufacturing floor during new product introductions, implementation of product modifications and special orders, and participates in continuous improvement Kaizen events.
- Provide estimates of time required to meet objectives.
- Provide technical and other progress reports as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Requirements:
None
Education:
- Graduate of Technical or Vocational School or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience:
- 0-7 years of professional product design experience.
- Demonstrated 3D CAD Solid Modeling skills / training; PTC Creo design software experience preferred for the development of design concepts and product documentation.
- Sound mechanical design aptitude; knowledge of basic engineering analysis such as material selection, simple force and stress, tolerance, etc.
- General knowledge of various fabrication & component manufacturing and assembly processes.
- General knowledge of modular BOM structuring techniques.
- General knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing techniques.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work in office, lab and shop floor environment (temperature controlled/non-temperature controlled)
- Ability to perform testing and evaluation functions in an enclosed environmental chamber.
- Extended periods of sitting, standing and walking.
- Lifting/moving objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
- Regular use of hands and fingers to type on keyboard, operate computer mouse, hand tools, use of telephone and various office equipment.