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Senior Industrial Designer – Audio Electronics
For over 25 years, Earthworks Audio has sculpted the sounds of your favorite concert halls and performance venues around the globe. Design is at the center of crafting those experiences, and as a Senior Industrial Designer you’ll collaborate with a team of engineers, creatives, and manufacturing professionals within the organization to bring our brand values to life.
Essential functions and responsibilities:
- Design both sonically and visually beautiful product experiences
- Generate and present “human-centered” design concepts
- Prototype continuously while testing designs with users ranging from beginners to industry professionals
- Create high quality digital models using SolidWorks as well as other modeling and design tools to produce technical drawings and communicate design intent
- Leverage a variety of production techniques ranging from 3D printing to CNC machining while ensuring ease of manufacturability and a smooth handoff to production
- Collaborate closely with the Earthworks Audio leadership team to develop well-balanced solutions
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Education requirements:
- Radical creativity
- Complex problem solving
- Passion for materials and material exploration
- 4 year or advanced degree in Industrial Design (related design or engineering degrees considered)
- Minimum of 3 years industrial design or product design experience
- Portfolio of work that demonstrates your competencies
- Highly proficient in 3D CAD and graphic design software
- Excellent communication skills including; verbal communication, hand sketches
- A deep appreciation of aesthetics
- Capable of taking ideas from concept to prototyping using a variety of methods and resources
- Understanding of audio and acoustics (or the desire to learn)
Physical Demand: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Job Type: Full-time exempt
Pay: Starting at $70,000
COVID-19 considerations: All employees are to sign and comply with our COVID compliance policies.
Earthworks is an equal opportunity employer and diversity is valued at our company. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
CNC MACHINIST
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The CNC Machinist is responsible for producing machined components by programming, setting up, and operating a variety of computer numerical controlled (CNC) machines; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; and maintaining equipment and supplies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Coordinates with the shop leadership to manage the flow of work through the shop, ensuring quality and timely production
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Performs setup tooling and fixturing
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Able to run select machines in the department
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Able to consistently maintain close tolerances
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Working knowledge of G&M code
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Able to follow both verbal and written instructions including blueprints/technical drawings and communication from supervisor
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Performs both visual and dimensional inspection of parts to assure conformance to blueprints and quality plans
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Participates in First-Part QA process
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Coordinate tasks through the production management system
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Participate in continuous improvement of programs and procedures
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Upholds and interruption-free work environment
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Maintains equipment by scheduling and performing preventive maintenance – also following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs
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Keeps shop clean and safe while adhering to safety procedures and regulations
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Communicates consumption and need for raw stock to maintain appropriate inventory for current and upcoming jobs
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Regular and consistent attendance at the Milford Manufacturing location is required
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Some exposure to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can occasionally be loud. Safety equipment is available and must be used.
PHYSICAL DEMAND:
This position is active and may require some standing, walking, and lifting (up to 75 pounds, and occasionally over 100 pounds with assistance). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:
This is a full-time position; three 12 hour days (36 hours).
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
1+ years experience in team-oriented electro-mechanical manufacturing including operation of CNC machines. Tsugami and Mazak experience is a plus. HS degree or GED required. A two-year college degree in a relevant vocational tech program or additional equivalent experience is preferred. Experience using Fanuc controllers, CAMWorks, or other CAM programs is a plus.
REPORTING:
Reports directly to Manufacturing Operations Manager
OTHER DUTIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
