Mechanical Drafter

About the role

As a Designer/Drafter on the New Product Development team, you will transform initial concepts into complete, production-ready product designs. You will collaborate closely with engineers and cross-functional partners to move new products from idea through prototype and pilot phases into manufacturing. This role demands strong attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, well-organized documentation that meets industry standards and internal requirements. Your work will have a direct impact on product performance, manufacturability, cost, and overall project success. The position is a Contract to Hire role based out of Parma, OH.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Lead Project Engineer and other team members to translate product requirements into prototype and pilot designs.
• Utilize 3D CAD software, such as PTC Creo, to develop digital models that support faster and more efficient development cycles.
• Create detailed 3D models and engineering drawings based on concepts, sketches, or legacy designs, with a strong focus on manufacturability.
• Design sheet metal components using both 2D and 3D tools, ensuring appropriate tolerances and fit are achieved.
• Recommend efficient assembly and fabrication methods to optimize designs for cost, production feasibility, and quality.
• Support technical and design reviews by presenting or assisting in the presentation of design models and documentation, ensuring alignment with internal processes and standards.
• Prepare complete documentation packages for release to manufacturing, including drawings, bills of materials (BOM), and machine files.
• Incorporate electrical-mechanical product requirements such as weldments, electrical systems, switchgear, breakers, low to medium voltage components, contactors, and fuses into design work as needed.
• Interpret engineering sketches and technical specifications and convert them into clear, accurate models and drawings.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team throughout project lifecycles that typically range from six months to two years for highly customizable load bank products.

Skills

• 3+ years of experience developing and creating new products, preferably in the electrical-mechanical product space.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and CAD design, with hands-on experience using tools such as PTC Creo.
• Experience with mechanical design, including sheet metal components and weldments.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, including switchgear, breakers, low to medium voltage applications, contactors, and fuses.
• Solid knowledge of Bill of Materials (BOM) structure and best practices.
• Ability to accurately interpret engineering sketches and technical specifications and convert them into detailed models and drawings.
• Experience working within new product development environments and supporting products from concept through manufacturing release.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

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