Drafter - Associate Project Manager

The Drafter-Associate Project Manager is responsible for supporting the Engineering Team. Responsibilities include providing Computer-Aided Design (CAD) support for the Power Systems Sales team using applicable applications, including AutoDESK and Solidworks.

Essential Functions:

• Drafts as dictated by projects to include, but not limited to, wiring diagrams, schematics, engine and generator sets

• Review engineering drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards

• Support projects and provide technical support to internal and external customers

• Review engine and genset technical specifications and source's part drawings

• Creates CAD engineering drawings and Bill(s) of material to ensure compliance with customer specifications and industry standards

• Reviews and verifies CAD engineering drawings and Bill(s) of Material with Project Manager/Engineer and/or customer to determine that the project meets the project's objectives

• Reviews, tracks, and coordinates projects through all phases to completion, ensuring that drafting quality standards, customer satisfaction and company profitability are maintained

• Maintains drawing files and operates CAD system hardware and software

• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and effectively manage time to ensure that drawing deadline requirements are met

• Pro-actively manages project-related risks/issues

• Reviews manufacturing drawings to ensure that they meet customer specifications and requirements

• Attends project kickoff and safety meetings

• Provide drawings and necessary documents for sales submittals

• Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards

• Requires regular and punctual employee attendance

• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong technical aptitude and knowledge of industry policies, procedures, and practices

• Knowledge of design drawings and documentation

• Strong familiarity with project management tools, methodologies, and best practices

• Intermediate skill with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint); ability to produce information in spreadsheets, documents, forms, tables, and presentations

• Intermediate to advanced skills in AutoDESK and Solidworks

• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

• Exceptional skills in customer service

• Strong organization skills, detailed-oriented, and ability to work on multiple projects

• Interpersonal skills with the ability to establish working relationships with multiple departments and various levels of the organization

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and customers (internal and external)

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, ability to adapt and prioritize

• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, degree and/or additional specialized training in applicable field preferred

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

• Two years of job-related experience and/or training or equivalent experience preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Travel:

• Up to 15% travel may be required, to include overnight

• Valid driver's license

Physical Requirements:

• This position involves extended periods in a stationary position; additionally, occasional movement inside the office to access office machinery, file cabinets, etc.

• This role frequently communicates with others and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines

Work Environment:

• This job is generally performed in a professional office environment, in environmentally controlled conditions

• Occasionally works outdoors and may be exposed to…