Designer/Drafter

Mettler Toledo•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Create detailed 2D drawings and 3D models for floor scale components and related accessories using CAD software. Develop and maintain configurable Bills of Materials (BOMs), including material, order, and variant information. Produce installation drawings, foundation layouts, and other customer-facing documentation, and modify existing floor scale designs to accommodate customized solutions. Process Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) using the MT Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Engineering Change Management (ECM) processes and guidelines. Maximize use of standard manufacturing processes, plant capabilities, and standardized components where feasible. Support manufacturing engineering by generating manufacturing support documentation, work instructions, and standard work. Collaborate with product and project engineering to ensure compliance with design standards, safety requirements, and regulatory requirements. Work with manufacturing personnel to improve designs for manufacturability, assembly efficiency, and cost reduction, and support continuous improvement initiatives related to product performance, manufacturing processes, and customer satisfaction. Coordinate with purchasing and supply chain teams to ensure drawings accurately reflect component specifications and sourcing requirements. Maintain engineering records, drawing databases, and document control systems. Support quality investigations and corrective actions related to design issues. Ensure compliance with applicable company standards, industry codes, and legal-for-trade weighing requirements. Promote accountability and urgency in achieving project objectives and deliverables. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably mechanical; an associate’s degree in Drafting Technology, an alternate degree, or equivalent technical drafting experience will also be considered.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated experience collaborating with customers and end users to identify requirements and develop innovative solutions.
Comprehensive understanding of industrial weighing applications gained through field experience, technical consultation, and customer engagement.
Ability to present products, technologies, and engineering solutions professionally to internal and external stakeholders.
Experience designing and implementing manufacturing solutions, including fixturing, tooling, material handling systems, and optimized product flow processes.
Understanding of manufacturing equipment functionality and constraints.
Strong mechanical design background in industrial environments, including CAD-based design, basic GD&T, drawing generation, weldment design, heavy steel fabrication, and basic electrical integration.
Demonstrated success supporting Kaizen events and other continuous improvement initiatives.
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities while delivering results within established timelines and objectives.
Experience supporting project teams and contributing effectively in collaborative environments.
Strong analytical skills and sound business judgment to evaluate challenges, identify opportunities, and support strategic decision-making.
Self-motivated and adaptable, with commitment to project and organizational objectives and flexibility to provide additional support when required.
Working knowledge of ERP software.
Understanding of Product Lifecycle Management processes and Master Data Management standards, including compliance with organizational development and data governance requirements.

Nice To Haves

Creo 3D CAD modeling software proficiency.
SAP experience.
Experience with Teamcenter PLM software management system.

Responsibilities

Create detailed 2D drawings and 3D models for floor scale components and related accessories using CAD software.
Develop and maintain configurable Bills of Materials (BOMs), including material, order, and variant information.
Create installation drawings, foundation layouts, and other customer-facing documentation.
Modify existing floor scale designs to accommodate customized solutions.
Process Engineering Change Requests using MT Product Lifecycle Management Engineering Change Management processes and guidelines.
Maximize utilization of standard manufacturing processes, plant capabilities, and standardized components where feasible.
Generate manufacturing support documentation, work instructions, and standard work for the manufacturing engineering team.
Collaborate with product and project engineering to ensure compliance with design standards, safety requirements, and regulatory requirements.
Work with manufacturing personnel to improve product designs for manufacturability, assembly efficiency, and cost reduction.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product performance, manufacturing processes, and customer satisfaction.
Coordinate with purchasing and supply chain teams to ensure drawings accurately reflect component specifications and sourcing requirements.
Maintain engineering records, drawing databases, and document control systems.
Support quality investigations and corrective actions related to design issues.
Ensure compliance with company standards, industry codes, and legal-for-trade weighing requirements.
Promote accountability and urgency in achieving project objectives and deliverables.
Perform other duties as assigned.