Mechanical Drafter

LOCAL CANDIDATES IN THE STATES OF MO OR KS - Daily commute to Olathe, KS Position Summary

The Mechanical Drafter is responsible for the manufacturing and assembly of diesel and natural gas-powered generator solutions in a cost-effective and timely manner while fulfilling quality standards. Review work instructions, build product per specifications and within tolerance, complete all clean-up and housekeeping procedures, and comply with all quality, safety, work rules, and regulations. Specializing in Nesting design.

• Read Mechanical blueprints and produce mechanical drawings reflecting modifications to equipment or in-house produced equipment.
• Routine (blanket work orders) duties and repair
• Maintain 5S directives and participate in continuous improvements.
• Assist in the design and development of mechanical engineered devices, equipment, or systems using established criteria or specifications.
• Assist in the inspection and evaluation of mechanical engineering projects and resources.
• Identify mechanical engineering problems and recommend corrective action.
• Review technical mechanical engineering project design documents, computations, and submittals.
• Prepare technical mechanical engineering reports and studies with completeness, technical adequacy, and adherence to the prescribed format of reports.
• Work with other electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to develop integrated solutions
• Produce/modify complex nesting and documentation using NC Express and Autodesk Inventor, utilizing Hipower Standards of Procedure and Protocol to ensure the best quality efficiency for our manufacturing department
• Produce/modify drawings and documentation using Autodesk Inventor, using our standards to ensure the best quality designs for our manufacturing department.
• Analyze and interpret mechanical system/subsystem requirements and specifications.
• Assist with the development of new product offers to meet market needs.
• Provide input and support to manufacturing design/discussions/decisions.
• Work with vendors and sourcing to define technical requirements for the product/components
• Prototype sheet metal parts and assemblies to prove concepts and reduce design risks.
• Create and store nesting in automated manufacturing systems
• Accurately use and read various measuring devices (tape measures, rulers, vernier calipers, etc.).
• Be flexible to an ever-adjusting workflow, based on deadlines and changing priorities, while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy. Each day will come with its own diverse challenges.
• Regular attendance and maintaining a good attendance record are essential functions of the job.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, including working alongside other personnel in factory conditions to troubleshoot problems.
• Rapidly compute sheet metal formulas and calculations to develop and design detailed specifications for components of machinery.
• Iteratively improve designs to pass functional design verification, safety, and UL/CSA validation testing.
• Perform troubleshooting at the component and system level.
• Verify, document, and assemble prototypes per design requirements. Identify and present improvement opportunities for quality, delivery, and product cost.
• Generate engineering change orders to release components and assemblies, make improvements and clarifications, and reduce opportunities for errors.
• Redesign assemblies for better performance, lower cost, UL/CSA compliance, and/or elimination of obsolete or at-risk components.
• Determine root causes, document, and propose solutions for internal and external non-conforming components and assemblies.
• Work closely with other engineers, prototyping, product engineering, and sales in a team environment.
• Contribute to the maintenance of the Quality Management System through the correct execution of its functions and/or activities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Quality Management System
• All other requests that will help to maintain the efficiency and effectiveness of daily operations, including the training of other related personnel
• Any other job-related duties as assigned.

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