CAD Drafter

BIRNS, Inc. is an AS9100 certified global leader in the design and manufacturing of high-performance underwater connectors, subsea cable assemblies, subsea lighting, dive lights, and nuclear facility lighting. BIRNS is seeking an energetic, experienced “hands-on” Manufacturing Engineer- GRE Thermoset Molding.

The following is a description of overall responsibility as it supports the department and how the role impacts the company. The CAD Drafter directly supports engineering throughput by offloading drafting, detailing, and documentation activities from Engineers, allowing Engineering staff to focus on higher-value design, analysis, and project execution. This role is responsible for producing accurate, timely, and well-controlled drawings, models, and related engineering documentation in accordance with company standards, applicable codes, and quality requirements.

The following is a framework of the essential duties and responsibilities for this role. Basic duties are outlined here and are not limited to this outline. Duties and responsibilities may change according to business need and other duties may be assigned.

• Create detailed 2D drawings and, where applicable, 3D models of parts, assemblies, and layouts from sketches, redlines, specifications, and engineering direction.
• Prepare technical illustrations for instruction manuals, work instructions, installation guides, and other internal or customer-facing documentation.
• Develop charts, diagrams, and graphical representations of technical data as required.
• Verify drawings for dimensional accuracy, tolerances, materials, finishes, part relationships, and overall fit and function within assemblies or systems.
• Revise and update drawings in response to Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), redlines, and design updates, ensuring proper revision control and approvals.
• Produce released drawings and print packages for production, quality, procurement, and external vendors.

• Assign, manage, and maintain part numbers in accordance with company numbering and classification standards.
• Maintain accurate drawing revisions and metadata within CAD systems and applicable Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), document control, or ERP systems.
• Create, update, and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), including both electronic and controlled hard-copy records when required.
• Ensure engineering documentation is properly stored, archived, and retrievable, maintaining compliance with internal document retention and quality standards.
• Support audits, reviews, and cross-functional requests by providing accurate and current engineering documentation.

• Estimate, track, and report drafting and documentation effort to support engineering planning and workload forecasting.
• Provide technical drafting support and clarification to Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and other departments as requested.
• Identify opportunities to improve drafting efficiency, standardization, and documentation quality, including the use of templates, libraries, and best practices.
• Maintain departmental tools, CAD standards, and shared resources; support a clean, organized, and professional work environment.
• Inventory and manage engineering office and drafting-related supplies as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Associate’s degree (A.A.) in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field, and a minimum of 1-3 years’ relevant drafting experience; or

· An equivalent combination of education, technical training, and practical experience.

· Required knowledge and experience with
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
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• Ability to read and interpret documents such as engineering drawings,…