Mechanical Drafter

CPV Manufacturing; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

PTO and holidays

Job summary

CPV Manufacturing in Kennett Square, PA is seeking a Mechanical Drafter to convert legacy drawings to new standards, create new designs for NPD using SolidWorks, and release engineering documentation into EDM/MRP systems.

The role requires 3+ years of drafting experience, familiarity with ASME Y14, and an Associate Degree or equivalent. You will maintain version-controlled drawings, support audits, and collaborate across functions to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a drafter in mechanical field.
• Familiar with ASME Y14 series or drafting standards.
• Able to read drawings, BOMs, catalogs, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Convert legacy drawings to current company standards using SolidWorks.
• Generate new designs and drawings for New Product Development with SolidWorks.
• Release engineering documentation into EDM/MRP systems and physical files.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to expedite approvals and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage documents through lifecycle with version control and quality compliance.
• Administer vendor and customer documentation and integrate into project databases.
• Develop and track engineering documentation and deliverables.

Skills

Drafting

SolidWorks

Reading drawings

MS Office

Education

Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD (ACAD)

Infor (MRP/EDM)

Adobe Acrobat PDF Editing

Job description

The Mechanical Drafter is responsible for multiple documentation generation and management through their entire lifecycle from creation through obsolescence. This will include but not limited to legacy drawings and designs conversion to the new standards and procedures as well as generation of new designs and drawings for New Product Development using company CAD Software SolidWorks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conversion of legacy drawings and designs (generated on paper or ACAD) to the new company standards and procedures using company CAD SolidWorks software.
• Generate new designs and drawings for New Product Development using company CAD Software SolidWorks.
• Release engineering documentation pertaining to ECR/ECN/DCN and NPD processes into the organization EDM and MRP (Infor) systems, storage data bases or physical files.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to expedite document approval through the specific workflows (ECR, ECN, DCN) and resolve discrepancies. Ensure proper workflows are followed.
• Manage engineering documentation (drawings, reports, specifications, redlines, as builds) through the entire lifecycle ensuring version control, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards (ISO/QMS/Regulatory Requirements) so that only approved revisions are used in production.
• Administer vendor and customer documentation, ensuring timely receipt, indexing, and integration into project databases and other storage locations.
• Implement in company MRP system (Infor) new part numbers as required.
• Develop, organize, maintain, process and track engineering documentation and project deliverables trough storage locations, logs and trackers.
• Support company internal and external audits and Inventory Control activities.
• Generate and distribute performance metrics reports (e.g., overdue items, document status) for management and project stakeholders.
• Safeguard intellectual property and maintain the integrity of engineering records.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Experience: Minimum 3+ years' experience as a draftsperson in a related field, experience with fluid power or fluid control systems are a plus.
• Familiar ASME Y14 series and or other drafting standards.
• Education: Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology or equivalent preferred but not required. Other Formal Drafting Training will be considered.
• Able to read technical documentation like Drawings, BOMs, Parts List, Catalogs, Markups, Specifications.
• Experience with EDM and MRP (Infor or equivalent) processes, Configuration Management, Document Control, Auditing and Cross Functional Interface.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks (minimum 5 years) and ACAD required.
• Proficient in using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point), CAD Files Management, Adobe Acrobat (PDF) Editing

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• The employee will be working mostly in an office environment
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to move around the plant as required
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to wear proper PPE
• Major medical, dental and vision
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule