Drafter​/Designer

THE ROLE:

The Drafter/Designer will collaborate with the responsible Engineer, coordinate the collection of data, and incorporate this information into layouts, drawings, schematics, etc., that are utilized in the manufacturing of turbo machinery components and assemblies. The collection of data includes component dimensional inspection, utilizing inspections performed by others, along with customer supplied machinery data, and related data supplied by the Engineer. On larger projects, the Drafter/Designer is responsible for developing the final design configuration and dimensions, working with the Engineer, by creating a layout, while updating and maintaining the layout throughout the project.

The Drafter/Designer transforms the final product designs using computer aided design (CAD) into working engineering documents to be used in the execution of projects. This includes drawings, bills of material (BOM), sketches, and instructions. The Drafter/Designer will mentor and convey proper layout and detail drawing techniques to more junior CAD Designers for department and employee development. Drafting personnel are a cross-functional team to support the overall engineering team, as needed, and will participate in collaboration with other Drafting, Engineering, Project Management, Shop personnel, and the company as a whole.

The Drafter/Designer represents the organization with customers as required. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSBILITIES:

Performs dimensional inspections.

Creates CAD design layouts for projects and other company assignments.

Creates CAD drawings for projects and other company assignments.

Inputs and maintains required drafting related project information in company MRP system (currently Job Boss). This includes Bills of Materials (BOM).

Maintains project drafting files, which include dimensions and other data used in the creation of layouts and drawings.

Works closely with Engineering, the Shop, and Purchasing to ensure that the drawings convey the correct information and are error free.

Provides mentorship, support, and leadership abilities to other drafters in a professional manner.

Visits customer sites for on-site inspections, data gathering, and customer meetings.

Performs other related company duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

Experience in Turbo machinery or related machinery.

Ability to analyze components and assemblies to meet design goals and established criteria.

Experience in design for manufacturability and assembly.

Ability to use industry standard CAD systems for design and documentation (i.e. Solidworks, AutoCAD).

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5.

Professional communication and interaction skills.

Thoroughness

Initiative

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 5 years of mechanical design experience.

Experience in NX/Teamcenter, Solid Works or equivalent 3D modeling software preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing duties of this position, the employee may work / enter a shop or field service environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts. While the work area may be described as generally clean, safe, and "not loud", there will be machining operations that generate moderate noise and metal particles. Employee will at all times abide by RMS safety regulations and wear appropriate PPE while in these areas.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Associate's degree, professional certificate, or technical training along with 5 years' mechanical design experience.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

This position will be based full time in our Bethlehem, PA office.

Travel time is expected to be 0 - 5%.

This is a full-time position, with a minimum expectation of 40 hours per week. Additional hours, including evenings or weekends may be required based on engineering or project needs.

This position can be required to participate in the company random or customer specific drug and alcohol screening and background check.

Ability to professionally handle stressful situations.

Able to understand read, write and speak English.

While performing the duties of this position the employee will be required to stand, sit, bend, and walk for significant portions of the shift.

Authorized to work in the United States

RMS Inc. may have government contracts that impose specific requirements on employees working on those projects. If an employee does not meet these requirements, they may be reassigned to a different location or be ineligible to work on certain assignments

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401k
• Employee Incentive Programs
• Employee Reimbursement Programs

Come Join Rotating Machinery Services Inc. and watch your Career go TURBO! Visit  to learn more about who we are and what we do.

Rotating Machinery Services (RMS Inc.) was established in 1998 with the vision to reinvent the concept of an aftermarket turbo machinery business. The goal was to provide turbo machinery operators with unparalleled service based on established relationships, solid engineering, and technical…