CAD Drafter/Modeler Supervisor

Safe Boats International • Bremerton, WA

1d • $90,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position leads and oversees drafting and modeling activities at SAFE Boats International. As a player coach, the supervisor will assign work, lead, direct, and mentor other Drafters, and work closely with internal customers to ensure they have the information they need accurately and timely, while also performing the work themselves. The role is crucial for drafting and modeling high-performance boats to prepare them for production, especially given a record backlog of boats to build.

Requirements

• Associate degree in CAD design or equivalent work experience
• Five years of experience in 3D CAD design and 2D drafting
• Experience in a Leadership or Supervisory role (two years)
• Knowledge of ANSI drawing standards
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Strong communication and technical skills with the ability to quickly grasp technical issues/concepts
• Strong analytical and interpretative skills
• Self-motivated, strategic thinker
• Leadership- Performance Management, Team Member coaching, directing/assigning work
• Communication- excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and be ITAR compliant.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

• Marine industry experience a plus
• Solid Edge experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Supervises a group of 3-5 drafters/modelers.
• Assigns work, answers questions, troubleshoots and problem solves for their team.
• Ensures quality standards, deliverables, and schedules are met consistently.
• Works closely with Leadership in other departments to ensure their needs are being met.
• Recruits, hires, and conducts performance management activities for their team.
• Approves timecards, time off, schedules- ensuring accuracy in payroll and appropriate coverage for the needs of the business.
• Uses CAD software and established drafting standards to develop layouts, drawings, from 3D models generated by designers and engineers.
• Develops and refines 3D models under with direction from designers and engineers.
• Incorporates marked up corrections from internal and external customers.
• Reviews and understands specifications.
• Reviews, audits and updates BOMs to synchronize with CAD data.
• Prepares shop drawings and work instructions.
• Supports production through direct interaction for Q&A and problem solving.
• Prepares Technical Data Packages for end users.
• Reads, interprets, and applies SAFE Boats, Department of Defense, MIL-SPEC, and regulatory standards and customer supplied documentation.
• Researches and keeps up with industry technology and trends.
• Suggests CI (Continuous Improvement) opportunities for their team and department.
• As a member of the Leadership team, participates in meetings, presentations, and events representing their department.
• With the support and direction of the Director of Production Engineering, creates KPI’s for their department and measures regularly. Suggests improvements and conducts performance management as needed.
• Leads Department meetings.

Benefits

• Company paid Healthcare
• Paid Time off
• 401K
• Opportunity to work for a 100% employee-owned company.
• Collaborative work environment with a focus on professional development and continuous improvement.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Contribute to providing first responders and the military with tools they need to save lives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree