I worked for approximately four years at a company that designs and manufactures testing and assembly machines tailored specifically to customer needs or for development purposes.
We were a small team, and in such teams, it’s not uncommon for many employees to take on more than one primary role within the company. I was one of those employees.
For this reason, I would like to explain the roles I held during my four years at my previous company. Below, you will find detailed explanations of the roles I undertook.
CAD Designer:
Conduct feasibility studies based on customer specifications and requirements.
Present our design decisions to customers using 3D models, informed by the results of the feasibility studies.
Perform cost-benefit analyses for various design ideas and, when necessary, create and evaluate different prototypes in 3D.
Develop 3D machine models using SolidWorks and verify the functionality of the designs in 3D.
Create technical drawings required for manufacturing.
Prepare visual materials for the assembly team and provide necessary information to ensure a quick and smooth assembly process.
Instruct the assembly team on the use of machine components they may be unfamiliar with.
Address questions from the assembly team during the assembly process and collaborate with them when needed.
Stay up-to-date with knowledge of machine components to develop new design ideas and push design boundaries.
Coordinator for Outsourced Production:
Communicate with all team members to keep them informed about the expected delivery times of machine parts.
Utilize agile approaches, as well as analytical and problem-solving skills, to overcome obstacles or delays in the production process.
Visit contract manufacturers to ensure that critical dimensions and notes in the technical drawings are correctly understood and processed according to the original specifications by machine operators.
Coordinate production schedules in advance to avoid conflicts between subcontractors' production calendars and our own timelines.
Provide raw materials to our contract manufacturers who face challenges in material procurement, if necessary.
Propose alternative production methods to save time and reduce costs.
Technical Purchasing Specialist:
Coordinate the entire process from obtaining price quotes to the delivery of all machine components required for our projects.
Manage warehouse activities such as goods receipt, inventory control, and shipping, while ensuring the accuracy of shipments.
Request updates from suppliers of machine components regarding new developments and products.
Search for new manufacturing workshops to accelerate production timelines.
Negotiate payment terms with suppliers.
Conduct occasional visits to suppliers to update them on the status of our current projects and discuss potential future collaborations.
Develop and implement efficient order processing procedures with suppliers to ensure smooth operations.