Orange County Solidworks User Group

“Looking for a person that can do FEA and plastic flow analysis for a couple of parts in SolidWorks. Email dmp.brett@gmail.com or call 714.404.3887. Brett”

• Buddy Robinson – Wins the shirt contest. Great Work!

From Buddy:

Little late to announce but my shirt design (The Grey Shirt) was there at SOLIDWORKS WORLD 2017. It was the most popular and they ran out of them the fastest.

Felt like I was able to represent OCSWUG being from Fountain Valley, CA. Such a great experience for my first time.

http://blogs.solidworks.com/solidworksblog/2016/11/introducing-solidworks-world-2017-t-shirts.html

Zodiac Pool Systems

Vista, California

Positions available:
Senior Mechanical Designer/Drafter (SolidWorks)
Senior Mechanical Engineers (SolidWorks)

Due to our incredible growth at Zodiac, we have multiple new mechanical engineering and designer opportunities available in our Vista, California headquarters.

You will work on challenging, innovative projects with a small team in a fast-paced environment. Primarily focus is on the design and engineering of pool and spa-heating equipment.

Seeking experience focusing on new product development of appliances, systems or mechanical products. Proficient mechanical design skills using SolidWorks is a plus & extensive knowledge of various types of metals, plastics or electro-mechanical and their use in product designs is preferred  for specific opportunities.

Zodiac is the leading provider of premium, innovative pool and spa products and is committed to designing and producing the most energy efficient, earth-friendly pool products and systems available. We strive to create the perfect pool experience and designs and produces the equipment that makes the pool work. Zodiac leads in pool automation and control and web-enabling our pool products.

Please visit http://www.zodiac.com/en/united-states/company/careers

Zodiac Pools is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to a diverse work force. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

Zodiac is the leading provider of premium, innovative pool and spa products and is committed to designing and producing the most energy efficient, earth-friendly pool products and systems available. We strive to create the perfect pool experience and designs and produces the equipment that makes the pool work.

SUMMARY

We currently have a full time opening for a Mechanical Designer IV in our Vista, California headquarters.

The ideal candidate will be a Mechanical Designer with strong drafting skills utilizing SolidWorks.  This position will work within the Engineering Department to create and modify drawings and is primarily responsible for the mechanical design of products within the Product Development team.  Most of the project work will be on new products with a smaller amount focused on updating and modifying existing products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creation of 2D drawings from 3D models or parts in SolidWorks using common drafting standards.
• Update and modify 2D drawings based on changes required by engineering team.
• Properly maintain drawing system integrity in product data management system.
• Work well independently to complete groups of drawing projects with good documentation and organization.
• Coordinate/collaborate with engineers to create new and/or modify existing technical drawings that communicate engineering ideas, designs, and information in support of engineering functions.
• Ability to work effectively independently or in a team environment with moderate to complexity projects.
• Strong communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Must be able to generate complex surfaces, detail and assembly drawings in SolidWorks.
• Verify information provided is accurately represented and all industry standard drafting standards are met.
• Candidate may have to supervise other drafters and engineers on large drawing projects to ensure consistency and cohesiveness throughout all engineering packages.
• Must be a creative problem solver able to demonstrate a history of personal initiative, and have the ability to work in early stage cross-functional teams.
• The successful candidate for this position must have a high degree of personal motivation, initiative, intellectual curiosity, and solid communication skills.
• Should be detail oriented and well organized. Must be comfortable working in a fast growth environment.
• Capable of making and checking detail and layout drawings.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma + Vocational Training in CAD.
• 8+ years working design / drafting experience with consumer based products, with respect to injection molded components and sheet metal design.
• 8+ years experience with drafting standards including ANSI Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.

• Extensive mechanical design and drafting experience with SolidWorks.

• 8+ years drafting experience with SolidWorks, currently using 2016.
• Certified Solidworks Professional

If you meet the requirements above and would like to apply for this position, please visit http://www.zodiac.com/en/united-states/company/careers

Zodiac Pools is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to a diverse work force. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

Our next meeting will be:

Wednesday, April 20th 2016

Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm

See you then

Tonight we had a full house. Thanks for showing up!

Our next meeting as well as the meetings for the rest of the year, have been set.

Wednesday, Feb 24th, 2016 @ 6:00 pm
Thursday,  June 16th, 2016  – updated
Thursday, Aug 25, 2016 – updated
Thursday, Nov 17, 2016 – updated

Please check the Meeting page for all the details

Thanks

See you next year

Thanks

See you at the meeting

http://ocswug.org/blog/meetings/

I am looking for a trainee tool designer someone with good solid works 3 d modeling experience but no tooling experience is ok if they have it then great. Please have them send resume to this email address compensation will depend on experience/ this is a full time job in Temecula. Our website is vttooling.com

vttooling @ verizon.net

Thanks

Vaughn Wilson

President

VT Tooling Inc.
42420 Winchester road,
Temecula,ca
92590

Phone 951 296 6403
Fax   951 296 6404

Web site: Vttooling.com

Our next meeting will be:

Monday – Aug, 24 , 2015

Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Location: Fountain Valley Community Center
17967 Bushard Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Pizza and Drinks will be provided by:

Karen Stapleton

Pro Source, Inc.
Engineering Resource Specialist
(949) 502-0011 – Direct
karens@prosourceinc.com

Presenters:

Phil Sluder – Phil Sluder is presenting this meeting.  He will be presenting some really great tips and tricks from his almost 20 years of using SolidWorks while designing some great projects for TriAxial Design

More About this Speaker:  Mechanical engineer, owner of TriAxial Design and Analysis, Certified SolidWorks Instructor, Certified SolidWorks Professional, a longtime member of the SWUGN committee, leader of the San Diego SolidWorks User Group.

Sponsors:

Rapid Sheet Metal
603-821-5300
www.rapidsheetmetal.com

See you then

Save the date! 6:30 pm

We will update the site with the presenters and details soon.

Please make sure to RSVP

Have a great week

Please don’t forget the meeting is tonight – Monday Nov, 24th

We have some great presentations and give-a-ways!

Our next meeting will be on Monday, November 24th at 6:30 pm

Presentations are still pending however please save the date.  See you then!

A local company in Santa Ana, is looking for an experienced ( > 3 years) SolidWorks drafter that is also experienced in sheet metal modeling. The job is project based, but we do receive projects frequently. The ideal candidate would spend time on site to work closely with our engineer. Hourly pay is negotiable and based on experience. If interested, please contact Alan at 714-654-7681.

Presentation 1.

DriveWorks Xpress –  The tool you already own but aren’t using

Jeff will show one of the most underutilized tools in SolidWorks- DriveWorks Xpress.  Learn how to create intelligent forms that will allow you design entirely new parts, assemblies, and drawings by simply filling out a few values.

Jeff Brown

A Certified SolidWorks Expert hailing from our Irvine, CA office, Jeff Brown teaches numerous classes in the Southern California area, and has presented at the annual SolidWorks Launch events. Jeff holds a degree from USC in Aerospace Engineering. Jeff is also an expert in SolidWorks Composer and SolidWorks Electrical, and is an Advanced Sheet Metal and Advanced Weldments Specialist. When he isn’t in the classroom or presenting to a crowd of avid SolidWorks users, you can find Jeff pounding the pavement prepping for a triathlon.