Designer/Drafter

ITW • Fairmont, MN

84d • $23 - $35

About The Position

Responsible for assisting the engineering staff in the mechanical design and development of new product or by modifying existing product by utilizing the CAD system, implementing solid drafting standards and practices with minimal input from the project engineer. Prepare detailed layouts, parts, assemblies and BOM's with minimal input from the project engineer. Demonstrate a solid knowledge of drafting standards and practices and bill of material composition. Demonstrate an understanding of departmental processes and procedures, including the use of Autodesk Vault and the implementation of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs). Show ability through on-the-job experience, to identify and locate data sources necessary to complete projects. Possess a good knowledge of company design standards and product line. Demonstrate a solid knowledge base with automated design (Autocad 2D/ Inventor 3D). Demonstrate good communication skills necessary for conveying information to co-workers. Demonstrate ability to work well with teams. Must be a self-starter able to work with minimal supervision. Demonstrate a willingness to put forth whatever reasonable amount of effort is necessary to complete projects in a timely manner. Upon completing an analysis of the features list of a new product design, the incumbent will develop detailed layout, parts lists, assemblies and bills of materials that will support the requested features list. This will be accomplished using independent judgment, personal discretion and past experience developed in part from previous projects with a minimal level of input from the project engineer. Works directly with the sales group to customize current product offerings, helps to determine customer requirements and to handle the engineering of product specifications or blueprints, bills of material and parts list assemblies.

Requirements

• 2-year technical degree/diploma or equivalent training in mechanical drafting.
• 3+ years of experience as a mechanical drafter/designer.
• 3D CAD software experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively as part of a project team.
• AutoDesk Inventor experience, including parametric design.
• AutoDesk Vault (or other PDM) experience, including administrative experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed layouts, parts, assemblies and BOM's with minimal input from the project engineer.
• Demonstrate a solid knowledge of drafting standards and practices and bill of material composition.
• Demonstrate an understanding of departmental processes and procedures, including the use of Autodesk Vault and the implementation of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Identify and locate data sources necessary to complete projects.
• Possess a good knowledge of company design standards and product line.
• Demonstrate a solid knowledge base with automated design (Autocad 2D/ Inventor 3D).
• Convey information to co-workers effectively.
• Work well with teams.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Complete projects in a timely manner.
• Develop detailed layout, parts lists, assemblies and bills of materials that support the requested features list.
• Work directly with the sales group to customize current product offerings and handle engineering of product specifications or blueprints.

Benefits

• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• HSA/FSA with a company match.
• Income Protection Benefits.
• Industry Leading 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Parental Leave.
• Matching Gift and Volunteer Program.
• Opportunities to Get Involved and Give Back.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for diverse groups.
• ITW Hearts Giving Hope Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree