Engineering Technician, Drafter

About Day And Zimmermann

At our Day & Zimmermann Munitions Plants, we know the stakes and We do what we say! ® We’re the team working behind the scenes to make sure our nation’s front lines have safe, high-quality ammunition. As a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition to the U.S. Military, some of our capabilities range from production of direct and indirect fire, components, to special projects and beyond.

With more than 120 years of experience behind us, it’s no surprise that our teams consistently exceed expectations! Come join in on our purpose
- We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world!

At our Day & Zimmermann Munitions Plants, we know the stakes and We do what we say! ® We’re the team working behind the scenes to make sure our nation’s front lines have safe, high-quality ammunition. As a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition to the U.S. Military, some of our capabilities range from production of direct and indirect fire, components, to special projects and beyond.

With more than 120 years of experience behind us, it’s no surprise that our teams consistently exceed expectations! Come join in on our purpose
- We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world!

Join Day & Zimmermann as an Engineering Technician, Drafter 2 at our Texarkana, TX Lone Star site, where you will play a vital role in supporting engineering operations, bid and proposal activities, and product development for munitions manufacturing. This position is ideally suited for detail-oriented professionals skilled in technical drafting and documentation management, who are eager to contribute to a dynamic and mission-focused environment based in Texarkana, TX.

The successful candidate will leverage expertise in drafting software, technical data analysis, and cost estimating to facilitate efficient and accurate engineering workflows. Your contributions will directly support innovative manufacturing processes and ensure compliance with high industry standards.

As a key member of the DZOps
- Engineering department, you will engage collaboratively with cross-functional teams to maintain and advance engineering documentation integrity and support strategic business goals. The role demands a proactive and adaptable approach to handling technical challenges and delivering high-quality outputs to meet project deadlines and organizational objectives.

• Manufacturing Engineering Support:
  Develop detailed technical drawings, comprehensive bill of materials (BOMs), and 3D models to assist manufacturing engineers in the production process. Collaborate actively on design modifications and improvements, ensuring accuracy and manufacturability. Allocate approximately 30% of your efforts to this critical area.
• Bid and Proposal Assistance:
  Prepare precise engineering cost estimates, assemble BOMs, and contribute to the creation and review of technical proposals supporting business development initiatives. Your work will contribute significantly to competitive and profitable bidding processes, occupying 30% of your responsibilities.
• Product Development
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Participate actively in product development by generating necessary drawings, models, and BOMs. Provide drafting support and design assistance to engineering teams focused on innovation and product enhancement, dedicating 30% of time to these tasks.
• Documentation and Database Management:
  Administer the electronic drawing database to ensure up-to-date, organized, and accessible engineering documentation. Maintain and update record drawings and engineering orders meticulously. This activity accounts for…