Design Drafter

H O BOSTROM CO INC•Waukesha, WI

About The Position

Job Summary: The Design Drafter will take products from conception through final production. They will be responsible for gathering drawings and specifications, understanding material and equipment requirements and executing and process Engineering Change Orders. This position will provide production with modifications to the standard line of equipment, taking into consideration the established engineering specifications regarding size, capacities, performance and any other important requirements. This position is to act as a support role to design engineering.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Mechanical Technology program or 2 years equivalent work experience
3D CAD knowledge

Nice To Haves

Experience working with SolidWorks, preferred
3 years' work experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred

Responsibilities

Utilize SolidWorks to perform applicable drafting work including creating and revising layout drawings and fully detailed manufacturing drawings and specifications. Follow HO Bostrom filing and naming conventions.
Perform moderate tolerance calculations to determine required dimensional tolerances.
Apply Structural and Strength of Material general principles to determine basic size, material, and configurations.
Prepare or revise Bills of Materials and include necessary codes and links to fixtures and tooling.
Work closely with Purchasing to obtain price quotes for parts.
Work closely with Quality to ensure ISO 9001 requirements are achieved.
Plan and execute projects ranging from minor drawing changes to support Design Engineering in designing and documenting new components and assemblies
Create and maintain product documentation, including instructions used by manufacturing and/or customers, and document change requests.
Work closely with Engineers, Sales, and Manufacturing to follow project scope, cost, and timing.
Be responsible for submitting, executing, and following through with engineering change orders.
Complete other duties as assigned