GENERAL SUMMARY The role of the Special Order Designer II is to interpret customer orders and specifications based on the level of documentation required. This includes processing customer special orders efficiently through design and bill of material, to ensure a quality, manufacturable product delivered on time. Providing CAD Drafting support for SOE as required. Providing technical assistance on products to all departments, plants and customers. Coordinating designs with sales, quality and manufacturing departments. This position is currently eligible for DeZURIK's hybrid work schedule. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS) Design and process customer special orders. Provide new designs or modified designs based on modifications to standard Dezurik products. This includes researching a bill of material, creating CAD layouts or 3D models, and creating customer installation, assembly, and piece parts drawings. Expedites orders to meet customer-required dates. Assist with continuation improvement projects with other engineering departments. Contact vendors for technical data on purchased components. Create vendor specifications as required for customer special orders. Process special design orders which include individual parts by modifying similar parts and completed assemblies. Review customer project and product specifications to ensure design, documentation and submittal information comply with the specification. Assist design, drafting, bill of material, submittals, parts, application engineering, product engineering, purchasing, planners, field service, shop floor and any other area where special order design knowledge and history is needed. Create and enter part numbers and bill of materials into ERP system. Provide internal engineering and troubleshooting support. Backup other SOE personnel and provide Drafting support as needed. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High School Diploma plus a 2-year associate or vocational degree in technical drafting and design, and 2 years of related experience. Proficient use of 2D and 3D CAD drafting systems and computer processes. Working knowledge of fluid power systems, instrumentation, basic electronics. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Understanding of manufacturing and foundry practices and processes. Working knowledge of DeZURIK product lines and business systems. Good understanding of DeZURIK standards as well a working knowledge of industry standards. Good written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with others, inside and outside of the company. Good interpersonal skills to provide support to the SOE group and must be capable of making decisions with guidance on larger tasks. Able to work independently on larger features. Prioritizes own workload in accordance with department goals and daily reports. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical demands are typical of an office position including extended periods of sitting, extensive use of a personal computer and telephone. Factory floor support is imperative. The physical requirements of the job are related to some testing in the engineering lab, field service activities that can be part of the job assignments or handling component parts in the plant during a quality inspection. WORKING CONDITIONS Normal manufacturing and office environment. When working occasionally in some shop areas, personal protection equipment (PPE) will be recommended and/or required (safety shoes, safety glasses w/side shields, hearing protection, face shield, gloves, apron and boots). Must have the ability to support extended business hours to meet customer business needs. DISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. QUALITY Quality encompasses all aspects of DeZURIK, Inc. s business, an every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and, through designated channels, initiate and recommend solutions. BENEFITS DeZURIK offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accident, critical illness, and 401(k). Health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts are also available as a part of the benefit package. Holiday pay, PTO, volunteer time, and other paid times off are available. Bonus payments may be available based on individual roles and annual company performance. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. #LI-JW1 DeZURIK, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.