Design Consultant

Job Summary

Engages in planning and designing in areas such as structures, facilities, lighting, theatrical sets, publications, and exhibitions. May supervise designated personnel.

Job Functions

• Plans and coordinates engineering activities to develop and apply standardized design criteria and production requirements for parts and equipment.
• Establishes and maintains liaison between engineering and other departments to formulate and apply design criteria and production requirements for proposed products.
• Analyzes product design data to determine conformance to established design selection criteria, use of standardized parts and equipment, and design-to-
  cost ratio.
• Approves initial design or recommends modifications based on producibility, cost, and component technology factors.
• Coordinates testing of new parts and equipment, evaluates test results, and approves or rejects usage of parts and equipment based on test results.
• Evaluates and approves selection of vendors. Initiates and provides technical direction for research and development programs to enhance production methods, improve parts and equipment technology, and reduce costs.
• Develops methods and programs to predict, track, and report production costs during design development.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with six-seven years of experience.

Job Family

Other Professional

FLSA Status

Exempt

EEO Category

Professional

Rev. Date

05/16/06

Job Key

30000203

Pay Grade

40