Architectural Designer | Santa Ana, CA

Architect/Design jobs entail roles focused on the creation and planning of physical structures or environments. Architects typically design buildings, homes, and other structures, ensuring they are functional, safe, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing. Designers may specialize in interior design, landscape architecture, or urban planning, applying creative and technical skills to enhance living spaces, communities, and public areas. These jobs often require a blend of artistic vision and practical problem-solving, as well as proficiency in design software and knowledge of building codes and regulations. Collaboration with clients, engineers, and construction teams is a key aspect, reflecting the interactive and dynamic nature of this field.

Architect/Design jobs involve the creation and planning of the aesthetic and functional aspects of buildings and structures. These professionals draft blueprints, choose materials, and oversee construction processes, balancing creativity with technical skill. Key characteristics include a strong sense of design, attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to visualize concepts. They often collaborate with engineers and contractors, ensuring that the final product aligns with clients' requirements while adhering to safety regulations and sustainability practices.

is to create and develop designs that meet product specifications and requirements.

JOB DUTIES: --- Provides technical support to Management, Business Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, QA/RA, and Purchasing as needed or when requested. --- Creates and develops designs from customer requirements to proof of concept to fully actualized and commercialized products.

--- Evaluates and troubleshoots problems, issues, or challenges in the design that may affect performance, manufacturing, inspection, and assembly processes to provide solutions. --- Must be able to perform and demonstrate all developed and existing manufacturing, inspection, and assembly processes in a general

hands on approach. --- Gathers information for analysis to provide data on existing as well as proposed manufacturing, inspection, and assembly processes for good decision making This may include calculating production costs through labor, methods/processes, time, equipment, and materials.

--- Works and collaborates with outside suppliers in acquiring information for new development requirements or in working through problems, issues, and/or challenges. --- Complies with regulations and established company policies, procedures, and processes to ensure best practices are followed that ensure all products or processes meet specifications and/or requirements. --- Attend or lead meetings

as necessary as a part of team collaboration. --- Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirement: effort to complete critical tasks to meet deadlines or objectives for the company. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: SKILLS & QUALS: --- A minimum of 5 years of related industry experience is required. --- Design and development in regulated industries required, preferably medical device background and working knowledge of IEC 60601-x, ISO 13485. --- Experience with design controls for medical devices Title 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485 is preferred. --- Experience with Risk Management ISO 14971 is preferred. --- Experience with Solidworks is required.

--- Hands on experience with the design and development of small electromechanical systems/devices is preferred. --- Experience with BLDC motors, gearing design, battery enclosures, and dynamic sealing solutions is a plus. --- Must be familiar with Microsoft Project to schedule tasks, durations, with predecessor and successor relationships. --- Experience and general understanding of operation and programming of Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) equipment is a plus. --- Experience with Design For Manufacturability/Inspection/Assembly (DFMIA). --- Good understanding of ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and how it relates to the design, manufacturing, inspection, and assembly processes or procedures.

--- Able to conduct tolerance stack-up analysis is required. --- Able to conduct stress analysis or analysis of the loading conditions on a design. --- Able to understand and implement principles of Lean Methodology for improvements and gain efficiencies. --- Able to apply statistical methods to analyze data for testing, manufacturing, inspection, and assembly processes Able to gather information and data quickly and efficiently for analysis to provide direction and guidance for good decision making.

ACCOUNTABILITY: --- Assume responsibility and ownership of assigned tasks with minimal direction and guidance. --- Exercise initiative and judgment with data driven decision making. --- Provide support to team members, customers, and others in the company as required. --- Assure all regulations, policies, procedures, or processes are followed as specified by the company. --- Utilize standards and best practices where appropriate. --- Maintain a safe working environment. --- Hands on approach to problem solving. --- Expected from time to time to put in extra time and#Pando

governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve our clients' complex challenges. DESIGN BUILD PRACTICE Whether the project is public or private, vertical or horizontal, large or small, Michael Baker International's team of experts collaborate with contractors and Owners to provide design solutions tailored to each individual project.

Our focus on effective design management and continuous collaboration with the design-builder ensures that quality and value are built into every step of the project. Do It Once --- Do It Right

DESCRIPTION The Design Build Manager/Senior Project Manager - Design Build will be responsible for Managing DB pursuits, and delivery of DB projects in California and the surrounding western states.

Responsibilities include coordination of Roadway, Bridge, Traffic, Utilities, and other disciplines to meet project deliverable milestones and timelines within budgets. -Close coordination and experience with Contractors, and the ability to communicate well to both internal and external team members is an essential skillset to be successful in this role. Candidates must also be willing to travel within the Continental United States to assist with opportunities being pursued by Michael Baker

International and construction teaming partners. - The candidate must possess an understanding and ability to meet RFP/RFQ requirements, conduct team meetings to collaboratively work with resources required to address project requirements, challenges, and owner requests.

-An understanding of contractual requirements, clauses, notification requirements combined with organizational skills to maintain project information and records is essential. - The successful candidate will operate within the Southern California area collaborating with various practices and assist with project delivery. -You may be involved in contract/scope negotiations, fee reviews and work plan development on large/strategic design-build/P3 projects.

The candidate must be able to: Develop and maintain trusted adviser relationships with key clients across the nation. Work with our Practice leaders, client service teams, and divisions in the development of targeted client service action plans. Work with the National Practice Leads, Regional Directors and Office Executives in the determination of Go/No Go decisions and teaming. Participate in ongoing strategic positioning for major design-build project opportunities, especially large and complex bridge, highway, aviation and rail/transit design-build projects.

Manage client relationships and guide the application of Michael Baker International's services nationwide to best serve the interests of the client and Michael Baker. Maintain responsibility for successful contracting and project execution, working closely with Michael Baker International staff and office leadership across the country. Responsible for reviewing design-build contracts, including teaming and design services agreements with contractor clients Draw upon broad engineering and construction industry experience to identify risks and contractual terms not conforming to the company policy and work to develop risk-mitigation strategies.

Ensure compliance with Michael Baker International company policies and procedures PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and a minimum at least 15 years of project management experience of projects exceeding $100 million dollars in construction value. Minimum of 15 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience in the execution and management in the surface transportation, aviation, and/or rail/transit marketplace. Minimum 10 years related experience in business development activities, preferably in design-build/P3 markets.

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in CA. Preferred in multiple states. This position requires a proven ability to execute projects after successful wins. Please include specific examples of this in your resume. Must demonstrate excellent speaking, oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to clearly and effectively present information. - COMPENSATION The salary range for this position is $217,000 -- $271,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.

BENEFITS We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, dental, vision insurance 401k Retirement Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability Professional and personal development Generous paid time off Workplace Flexibility Whether you want to work in the office, at home, or in a hybrid model, we accommodate a variety of preferences. We recognize our employees face many factors when it comes to selecting the best work location, and we are passionate about providing options and flexibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr