Designer - Product Engineering
Location: Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Opening ID: 36939
Job Family: Drafter - Designer
Date Posted: Jul 21, 2026
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Job Description
Responsibilities
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
High School Diploma or GED required
Four year applicable degree with one year's industry specific experience (preferred)
or
or
Mechanical Design Certificate ("Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate in Mechanical Design" meets this requirement) plus four years' industry specific experience
3D CAD Required (for Mechanical Drafters)
Basic PC skills, utilizing spreadsheets, word processing and databases
Desired Skills:
Experience with 2D (AutoCAD) and 3D (SolidWorks) modeling.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with Teamcenter or similar PLM software.
Ability to work with immediate project team, as well as with expanded teams on new product creation and improvement initiatives.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
Detail oriented.
Customer service oriented.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Use 3D software (SolidWorks) to create models and drawings of structural components and mechanical systems.
Set up and maintain Bills of Material for product designs.
Generate service replacement parts pages used by our customers to maintain their equipment.
Work in conjunction with engineers to create hydraulic and electrical system schematics.
Work with Engineering and Production associates to fine tune product designs for manufacturability and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with the overall Team Altec to maintain a culture of continuous improvement.
Collaborate with manufacturing to facilitate transition of designs into production.
Troubleshoot and address model and drawing related concerns.
This position is ON-SITE and will not be considered for a remote role.
Experience Level Adjustmnt
Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.
Benefits
Altec offers a competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Why Join Altec?
If you''re considering a career with Altec, there''s never been a better time to join us! Our company was founded on values that place the customer first and prioritize our people as our greatest strength. Over the years, those values and our talented associates have helped us to earn the trust and confidence of customers worldwide. Today, Altec is an innovative, financially sound company that sets the standard of excellence in design, manufacturing and service - and that''s why we''re the ideal place for you to grow your career.
Founded in 1929, Altec is a privately held company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. Altec specializes in the manufacture, sale and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes and specialty equipment for the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, construction, and light and signs markets. We help our customers dig deeper and reach higher in more than 100 countries around the world.
EEO Statement
Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.
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