Designer/ Drafter ll

Elkay Manufacturing•Caddo Mills, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Designer/Drafter II prepares drafting projects, such as the preparation of various drawings of structures and equipment systems derived from layouts and sketches. This position follows established technical specifications to prepare drawings and assist in design drafting. This position consults with engineers regarding model accuracy, design, and drafting standards working closely with engineers to develop solid models and drawings, using Autodesk Inventor. Perform specific computer aided design using AutoCAD & Inventor to support New Product Development, Sustaining, and/or Application Engineering teams which includes the creation of 3D solid models (traditional and BIM/Revit), detail drawings, and system layout drawings as requested by Engineering. Perform corrections, revisions, and changes to parts, models, assemblies, and layouts as required. Development of Customer Submittal documents and Customer Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions. Assist Engineering by providing input and feedback on new or existing designs and projects to improve performance, costs, and/or manufacturability of design. Create installation instructions, sales drawings, and submittals using AutoCAD and PageMaker software. 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. Assist in the transition to PLM to help future growth of the business. Actively participate in continuous improvement projects under supervision to drive process and productivity output gains. Review job details and blue prints, and submit project information into work funnel for further processing.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Mechanical Drafting & Design; Bachelor's Degree preferred
2 + years experience working proficiently in AutoCAD and 3D CAD (Inventor a plus), Version 2012 or newer
Familiarity with ASME Y14 drafting standards preferred
Proficient with Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint. Microsoft Access and Project are a plus
Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat Professional, Adobe PageMaker 7.0, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator
Ability to read and interpret complex detail drawings and architectural/structural blueprints
Strong communication and documentation skills

Responsibilities

Prepares drafting projects, such as the preparation of various drawings of structures and equipment systems derived from layouts and sketches.
Follows established technical specifications to prepare drawings and assist in design drafting.
Consults with engineers regarding model accuracy, design, and drafting standards working closely with engineers to develop solid models and drawings, using Autodesk Inventor.
Perform specific computer aided design using AutoCAD & Inventor to support New Product Development, Sustaining, and/or Application Engineering teams which includes the creation of 3D solid models (traditional and BIM/Revit), detail drawings, and system layout drawings as requested by Engineering.
Perform corrections, revisions, and changes to parts, models, assemblies, and layouts as required.
Development of Customer Submittal documents and Customer Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions.
Assist Engineering by providing input and feedback on new or existing designs and projects to improve performance, costs, and/or manufacturability of design.
Create installation instructions, sales drawings, and submittals using AutoCAD and PageMaker software.
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.
Assist in the transition to PLM to help future growth of the business.
Actively participate in continuous improvement projects under supervision to drive process and productivity output gains.
Review job details and blue prints, and submit project information into work funnel for further processing.