Wire Harness Drafter

Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc.; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Leave Plan (Paid Time Off)

Comprehensive Health Care package

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Overtime

Flex Time and Flexible Scheduling

Tuition Reimbursement options

Casual work environment

Job summary

Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc. is looking for an experienced drafter/designer to support the wire harness team. This full-time position is based in Des Plaines, IL. The role involves creating and revising wire harness drawings and CAD models based on engineering inputs.

Applicants should have a degree in Drafting or Engineering Technology and four years of CAD experience, ideally in the defense or automotive sectors. Competitive benefits include health care, retirement plans, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of CAD experience with wiring in defense/commercial aviation or automotive.
• U.S. citizenship required for Security Clearance.
• Familiarity with aerospace/military standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise wire harness and installation drawings using CAD.
• Develop 2D and 3D CAD models based on engineering input.
• Work with engineering notes and preliminary drawings.

Skills

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics

Proficiency in CAD tools

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field

Tools

Zuken

Siemens NX

Creo

Job description

KTS is seeking an experienced drafter / designer to support the wire harness team in creating new designs and maintaining existing products. This is a full-time position at the KTS facility in Des Plaines, IL.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise wire harness drawings, installation drawings, and schematics using CAD tools.
• Develop 2D and 3D CAD models of harness routing within assemblies based on engineering input.
• Generate detailed drawing packages including:
  • Harness formboard drawings
  • Wire lists and connection tables
  • Installation views and routing paths
• Design minor components or portions of major systems and modify existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations.
• Work from engineering notes, sketches, redlines, and/or preliminary drawings to create or modify designs.
• Work with multiple organizations within the company, including engineering, quality, operations, and manufacturing.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required by the United States Government.
• Minimum of four years of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) experience with wiring in the defense/commercial aviation or automotive files.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and system diagrams.
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as Zuken, Siemens NX, Creo, or other related tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with aerospace/military standards such as SAE AS50881.
• Experience with wire harness routing in electromechanical designs.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 certified.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Leave Plan (Paid Time Off)
• Comprehensive Health Care package including Medical, Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account (HSA), and more
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Overtime
• Flex Time and Flexible Scheduling
• Opportunities to travel
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Casual work environment

About Kranze Technology Solutions

KTS is part of SPX Technologies’ Communication Technologies platform in the Detection & Measurement business segment. KTS is focused in the defense industry specializing in Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) systems, digital interoperability and networking, and program support for the US Navy, US Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. We provide hardware and software product development, systems integration, system test and evaluation support, modeling and simulation analysis, and other engineering services to support the Warfighter. Each team member has significant opportunities to solve a variety of complex technical challenges in small teams while working hand in hand with our defense customers.

KTS is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other segmenting characteristics protected by law.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to:

Human Resources
847-737-7299
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