Designer/Drafter II

About the role

The Designer/Drafter will follow established technical specifications to prepare drawings, solid models, and other engineering documentation. This position will work closely with engineers to develop solid models and drawings, using Autodesk Inventor, to support Sustaining Engineering and Applications Engineering initiatives and assist with developing and improving existing designs.

Responsibilities

• Perform specific computer-aided design using AutoCAD & Autodesk Inventor to support the Sustaining Engineering.
• Create 3D solid models, detail drawings, and product layout drawings as requested by Engineering.
• Perform corrections, revisions, and changes to parts, models, assemblies, and layouts as required.
• Assist Engineering by providing input and feedback on new or existing designs and projects to improve performance, costs, and/or manufacturability of design.
• Create installation instructions, sales drawings, and submittals using AutoCAD and Adobe InDesign software.
• Aid engineering team with development and maintenance of Engineering Change Request (ECR) process and drafting task/project management system used by the engineering team.
• Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing data; conferring with engineers.
• Maintain organization and standard of controlled documents and ensure and serve as the gatekeeper for controlling sensitive product documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects related to internal drafting practices and standards and processes.
• Review job details and blueprints and submit project information into work funnel for further processing.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Drafting & Design, equivalent technical degree, or equivalent work experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Inventor, Version 2012 or newer. Revit MEP, Autodesk Vault, Autodesk Simulation CFD Experience is highly desired.
• Familiarity with ASME Y14 drafting standards preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Microsoft Access and Project are a plus.
• Additional Computer skills desired include familiarity with Adobe Acrobat Professional, Adobe PageMaker 7.0, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Algor FEA software.
• Ability to read and interpret complex detail drawings and architectural/structural blueprints.