Designer/Drafter II

Elkay Manufacturing•Erie, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Designer/Drafter will follow established technical specifications to prepare drawings, solid models, and other engineering documentation. This position will work closely with engineers to develop specification sheets, installation guides, solid models, and drawings, using Autodesk Inventor and InDesign, to support Applications Engineering and Sustaining Engineering initiatives and assist with developing and improving existing designs. The drafter will also consult with engineers regarding model accuracy, design, and drafting standards. He/she will also work with groups outside of Engineering to support the Engineering Change Control (ECN/ECR) process.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in mechanical engineering technology or associate’s degree in mechanical Drafting & Design, equivalent technical degree, or equivalent work experience
Proficient in AutoCAD and Inventor, Version 2012 or newer.
Familiarity with ASME Y14 drafting standards preferred
Proficient with Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Must have the ability to read and interpret complex detail drawings and architectural/structural blueprints

Nice To Haves

Revit MEP, Autodesk Vault, Autodesk Simulation CFD Experience is highly desired
Microsoft Access and Project are a plus
Additional Computer skills desired include familiarity with Adobe Acrobat Professional, Adobe PageMaker 7.0, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Algor FEA software

Responsibilities

Create installation instructions, sales drawings, and submittals using AutoCAD and Adobe InDesign software for both standard product and custom designs.
Responsible for performing specific computer-aided design using AutoCAD & Autodesk Inventor to support the Applications Engineering team and the Sustaining Engineering team when required. This includes the creation of 3D solid models, detail drawings, and product layout drawings as requested by Engineering.
Responsible for performing corrections, revisions, and changes to parts, models, assemblies, and layouts as required.
Assist Engineering by providing input and feedback on new or existing designs and projects to improve performance, costs, and/or manufacturability of design.
Assist engineering team with development and maintenance of Engineering Change Request (ECR) process and drafting task/project management system used by the engineering team.
Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing data, conferring with engineers.
Maintain organization and standard of controlled documents and ensure and serve as the gatekeeper for controlling sensitive product documentation.
Actively participate in continuous improvement projects related to internal drafting practices and standards and processes.
Review job details and blueprints and submit project information into work funnel for further processing.