Drafter​/Designer

Responsible for helping deliver profitable growth by working from specifications to produce layouts, make modifications on standard models and drawings for machinery. Performs some detailing of engineering concepts as directed. Compile and maintain required documents and records.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Demonstrate company values.
• Contribute to the company safety program.
• Compile Bills of Materials and specification sheets.
• Modify or adjust existing 3D models according to defined specifications.
• Participate in Lean initiatives. Recommend and help implement improvements.
• Study and analyze blue prints and computer or hand generated technical drawings.
• Complete investigations pertinent to the design. Maintain records, documents and findings.
• Prioritize and complete work timely, anticipating and communicating necessary shifts in project timelines.
• Perform drafting, and assist Engineers and Senior Drafter-Designers with designing products or facilities.
• Work from standard product specifications using manufacturing and material quotes to guide design decisions.
• Complete timely ECNs as required. Maintain ECN procedures and documentation in PDM when creating and redesigning existing products.
• Collaborate with shop personnel to ensure design manufacturability, efficiency, and an appropriate combination of cost and quality are achieved.
• Use Solidworks, Solidworks PDM, MS Office and other business programs as directed. Complete required reports, documentation and approvals.
• Work independently and as part of a team to produce or modify a variety of standard layouts, assemblies, and drawings for new and existing products.
• Perform all other duties 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.

• Basic electrical and software systems knowledge ideal.
• Strong math, blueprint reading skills, and use of technical instructions is required.
• Excellent computer proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Solid Works. AutoCAD experience is a plus.
• Team player and self-motivated. Ability to work attentively and efficiently at producing high quality work.
• Strong mechanical aptitude. Basic knowledge of industrial machines and manufacturing processes and tools.
• Knowledge of characteristics of metals, production techniques, and how these impact the quality of the form, fit and function of the designed components and systems is ideal
• Knowledge of manufacuturing process and can apply them to technical drawing layout to communicate design intent including appropriate use of datum, tolerancing and GD&T

Language Skills
Ability to read and understand documents such as blueprints, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write standard documentation. Ability to communicate effectively with other employees of the organization.
Reasoning Ability
Strong logic. Analytical and results-oriented problem-solving, judgement, and decision making skills.
Computer Skills
Excellent computer proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and either Solid Works or AutoCAD. Basic electrical and software systems knowledge ideal.

2-year degree in drafting, mechanical engineering, mechanical design, or relevant engineering, and/or equivalent work experience.

• Achievement Focus
  Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; recognizes and acts on opportunities; sets and achieves challenging goals; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Business Ethics
  Inspires the trust of others; keeps commitments; treats people with respect; upholds organizational values; works with integrity and ethically.
• Conflict Resolution
  Confronts difficult situations; encourages open communications; keeps emotions under control; maintains objectivity; uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts.
• Dependability
  Commits to doing the best job possible; follows instructions and responds to management direction; keeps commitments; meets attendance and punctuality guidelines; responds to requests for service and assistance; takes responsibility for own…