Drafter

American Emergency Vehicles (AEV); Jefferson (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

American Emergency Vehicles (AEV) is seeking a drafting support specialist to translate markups into detailed CAD drawings, schematics and layouts. You will work with engineers to complete projects and produce accurate, manufacturable designs.

The role emphasizes CAD proficiency, cross-functional collaboration, and adherence to established drafting standards to support timely production.

Qualifications

• CAD/CAE software experience required.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Detail-oriented with ability to work with production teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed design drawings and specifications from markups and verbal instructions using CAD equipment.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers to finalize layouts and details.
• Modify designs to address issues and improve manufacturability.
• Check dimensions to ensure proper fit and function.
• Lay out and draw schematic/orthographic views to show relationships of components.
• Maintain CAD standards and library of production drawings and BOMs.

Skills

CAD/CAE software experience

Problem solving

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

American Emergency Vehicles (AEV) is a custom ambulance manufacturer for Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 and medium-duty ambulances. At the heart of AEV is our unwavering commitment to caring for our customers and dedicated network of dealers. We are inspired by a calling to build ambulances with the highest standards of American-crafted excellence and approach every relationship with equally high standards. The welcoming spirit and warmth of our people continue long after the purchase.

Job Summary:

Provides routine drafting support, prepares various drawings and schematics derived from a variety of specifications, layouts, blueprints and sketches. Utilizes established techniques, standards and tools like computer aided drafting software to prepare technical drawings. Coordinates and consults with engineers or designers to complete projects. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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.

• Develop detailed design drawings and specifications from markups and verbal instructions using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.
• Work with and consult other workers to design, lay-out, or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems and to ensure projects and tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed.
• Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.
• Check dimensions of materials to be used to insure proper fit and function.
• Lay-out and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views to depict functional relationships of components, assemblies, systems, and machines.
• Keeps abreast of current CAD Standards to maintain continuity during the drawing and bill of material development process.
• Maintains the library of production drawings and bills of material to ensure a central source of current reference information is available and accessible to all departments.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of manufacturing industry and vocational standards preferred.
• CAD and CAE software experience.
• Experience with problem solving techniques (5 why & root cause analysis).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work directly with hourly production employees and leadership concerning manufacturing initiatives and progress updates.
• Strong work ethic, highly motivated, organized, and self-disciplined.
• Versatile, flexible, and willing to work with changing priorities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task.