Design Drafter

DIMAR MANUFACTURING•Town of Clarence, NY

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Prepare detailed working diagrams for the manufacturing of internal or external products, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information. This role involves product development, customer communication, and creating prints to meet specific requirements. The Design Drafter will utilize computer-assisted design/drafting equipment and MRP software, and will provide support to shop floor, manufacturing, quality, and planning teams. Responsibilities include handling product-related changes and issues, working from sketches and specifications, and identifying potential problems to improve product functionality.

Requirements

Knowledge of fabricated sheet metal manufacturing
Experience with SolidWorks, Inventor or other 3-D Software
Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.
Translates concepts and information into images; uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail.
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; monitors own work to ensure quality.
Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner.
Adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
Proven ability to work effectively within a small team environment is a must.
Associates degree in Computer Aided Design and Drafting or related degree; required
Must have 2-4 years in a manufacturing setting with heavy design drafting experience.
Requires the use of safety glasses, steel toed shoes/boots when on the shop floor.
Must be able to work overtime, including weekends as requested.

Nice To Haves

Must have reliable transportation

Responsibilities

Perform product development work as assigned by engineering manager.
Directly communicate with customers in the form of quotations, meetings and presentations to understand and define their needs.
Understand and respond to customer requests, both verbal and written.
Create prints to meet all customer requirements.
Use computer assisted design/drafting equipment and MRP software.
Assists shop floor, manufacturing, quality, and planning as required.
Handle all changes and problems related to product assigned.
Work from rough sketches and specifications from customers.
Identify potential issues and redesign products to improve functionality.
Manage several projects at one time if needed.
Maintains safe and clean work environment; maintains compliance with all established company and OSHA safety policies and procedures.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviews professional publications; establishes personal networks; benchmarks state-of-the-art practices; may participate in professional societies.