LightArt Design Engineer

Company Overview:3form is the leading manufacturer of award-winning, sustainable building materials and architectural hardware solutions for the Architecture + Design industry. We pride ourselves on our innovative spirit and strong team culture. While experience and skills matter, we also value finding the right personality and team fit—someone who’s motivated, collaborative, and ready to contribute to a fun, energetic workplace.

LightArt is seeking a talented mechanical/industrial designer to join our team. The prospective applicant will be responsible for designing custom light fixtures and architectural details based on loose initial concepts and sketches provided by a project manager. They will also be responsible for creating proper documentation for designs in the form of bills of materials and dimension drawings using SolidWorks

Responsibilities:

• Schedule cut parts through autocad.
• Ensure quantities are accurate prior to sending to the shop floor.
• Ensure correct parts have been selected.
• Ensure nesting for material is accurate.
• Quote material needs.
• Ability to transfer material
• Learn how to build all fixtures on the shop floor.
• Learn how to build out drawings for all products.
• Work with sales to deliver drawings on time to the customer.
• Help to design custom products for customers.
• Learn lighting with LEDs, controls and drivers.
• Troubleshoot production issues. 

Qualifications:

• B.S. in mechanical engineering, Industrial design or related field (experience may be substituted for degree)
• 2+ years experience using SolidWorks
• 2+ years of experience in a design and manufacturing environment
• Experience designing weldments and sheet metal components in SolidWorks
• Experience with large assemblies and drawing sets
• Experience with creating surface models
• Proficiency with AutoCAD
• Basic understanding of ANSI/ASME drawing standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
• Basic knowledge of hardware and common materials
• Knowledge of common manufacturing processes (CNC laser, router, 5-axis router, water jet, welding, riveting, adhesives, heat forming, blow molding, etc.)

Desirable Qualities (not required):

• CNC programming experience in MasterCam for SolidWorks or EnRoute
• Experience using Solid Works PDM
• Experience with FEA
• Project management experience
• Leadership experience
• Experience with other CAD software (Rhino, SketchUp, Revit, etc.)
• 3D Printing Experience
• Knowledge of UL and CSA standards
• Experience with lighting and electrical design

What We Offer:In addition to a great team environment, 3form offers a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

To learn more about 3form, please visit 3-form.com.