Drafter Designer - Royal Switchgear

MacLean Power Systems; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Switchgear seeks a Drafter/Designer to develop CAD models and engineering drawings supporting prototypes, production release, and quality specs. You will create 3D models and detailed drawings for new and existing products, and help translate concepts into manufacturable designs.

Under supervision, you will assist engineers with testing, process development, and documentation while maintaining CAD files and BOMs in the Product Data Management system.

Qualifications

• Accreditation from a technical school or skilled trades program required.
• 0 to 2 years of related experience.
• Basic mathematical and measurement understanding.

Responsibilities

• Develop CAD models and detailed drawings to support prototypes, production, and quality specifications.
• Create 3D CAD models and documentation for product development.
• Assist with troubleshooting from production and prototypes.
• Prepare bill of materials for production.
• Maintain CAD files and manage data changes in the PDM system.
• Ensure accuracy of product data and documentation.
• Adhere to 5S, safety, environmental, and quality procedures.

Skills

Work instruction interpretation

Follow directions

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Mathematical basics

Teamwork

Education

Technical school accreditation

Tools

CAD software

PDM systems

Job description

Drafter Designer - Royal Switchgear

Job Duties

• Interact with the development, programmer, and manufacturing engineer to develop CAD models and engineering drawings to support the production of prototypes, final design, manufacturing and quality specifications
• Responsible for the creation of 3D computer aided design (CAD) software models and detailed drawings for development of products
• Assist engineers with hands‑on troubleshooting efforts from production, prototypes and processes
• Assist engineers with testing, process development/ process modifications and engineering documentation
• Develop layouts, engineering drawings, detailed drawings and assembly drawings
• Take project from concept to production release
• Perform maintenance of CAD files in response to engineering changes
• Interface with other engineers to verify that data pertaining to product specification is documented accurately
• Verify that the appropriate linkages are established in the Product Data Management system when creating/modifying models and drawings
• Prepare bill of materials for product implementation into production
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
• Follow all Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Education

• Perform work under direct supervision
• Handle basic issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher‑level staff
• Possess beginning to working knowledge of subject matter
• Typically require accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 0 to 2 years of experience

Competencies/ Skills

• Ability to interpret work instructions
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions
• Basic verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Basic mathematical skills and understand basic measurement increments in decimals and fractions
• Ability to lift/move heavy objects
• Physical stamina
• Team-oriented

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