CAD Drafting Supervisor

Amphenol and its Affiliated Companies•Allen, TX

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Amphenol Fiber Systems International (AFSI) is a full service fiber optic company specializing in the fabrication and manufacture of fiber optic connectivity products and systems. Our commitment to technical excellence makes us an industry leader in producing sophisticated products and professional technical assistance in the fiber optic industry. AFSI, located in Allen, Texas, has and will continue to base its strategy on technical and application support, quality assurance, product performance and value. General Description: The Drafting Supervisor is responsible for leading and overseeing a team of Cable Assembly Drafting team in the preparation and revision of cable harness/ detail drawings for fiber optic cable assemblies. This role ensures the team delivers high-quality, accurate technical drawings on schedule while collaborating closely with component engineering, sales, manufacturing, and quality teams. The supervisor drives team performance, continuous improvement, and adherence to company/industry standards and customer requirements.

Requirements

Ability to read (write and speak in English) and interpret assembly drawings/specifications from internal and external sources.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blue prints.
Proficient in AutoCAD/Visio, Solidworks (preferred) or equivalent 3D modeling software
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Detail oriented.
Strong understanding of best practices in customer service.
Strong team player.
Associate's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required (Bachelor’s preferred)
3 - 5 years' experience in a related field
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident to satisfy AFSI ITAR requirements
Position requires candidates to be U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status)

Nice To Haves

Solidworks (preferred)

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise the daily activities of the Cable Assembly Drafting team
Ensure the team is focused on priorities per the drawing/change notice schedule
Determine and monitor team capacity required to meet the schedule and adjust resources as needed
Ensure the team has the necessary tools, training, and support to execute activities in an accurate and timely manner
Promote team and continuous improvement initiatives across the drafting team and the company
Use a data driven approach to determine process improvements and monitoring progress
Oversee the preparation of layouts, assembly, and detail drawings for fiber optic cable assemblies based on inputs from Sales and internal stakeholders
Work with component engineering to obtain and maintain accurate internal template libraries for cable assembly components
Route drawings for review, ensure proper sign-off, and submit for final release in accordance with company procedures
Analyze various design requirements and recommend possible solutions or alternate constructions when appropriate
Align drawings with corresponding bills of materials (BOMs)
Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve drawing or design-related issues
Participate in design reviews to ensure manufacturability, compliance, and accuracy
Ensure adherence to internal/external drafting standards
Support the development and improvement of drafting templates and documentation processes