Mechanical Drafter

Rapid City•Rapid City, SD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

RFA Engineering is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Drafter to join its engineering team. The selected candidate will work onsite at a client facility in Rapid City, South Dakota, alongside the client’s Engineering teams and RFA’s experienced engineering staff, using engineering tools and processes to support product design and manufacturing. This is a full-time position with a full benefits package and opportunities for professional growth, direct hire by customers, and other opportunities within RFA Engineering. The Mechanical Drafter will create and modify 3-D CAD models, engineering drawings, Bills of Material, and engineering change documentation. The role works closely with engineers, project leads, and other technical team members to resolve design and drawing issues, maintain accurate product documentation, and complete drafting projects according to established schedules and engineering standards. RFA Engineering provides product development and engineering services to customers in industries including agricultural, construction, mining, recreational, industrial, and special machines. Its work includes concept development, product design, documentation, problem-solving, simulation, optimization, and testing of components, systems, and complete machines.

Requirements

Associate degree, technical degree, certificate, or relevant experience in mechanical drafting, CAD, design technology, or a related technical field.
Experience with mechanical drafting, CAD modeling, technical drawing, or related coursework and projects.
Basic understanding of design techniques and the preparation of technical plans, drawings, blueprints, and models.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage assignments, meet deadlines, and communicate project status.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience creating mechanical component and assembly drawings.
Experience with 3-D parametric CAD modeling software such as PTC Creo, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or similar tools.
Experience applying geometric dimensioning and tolerancing in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards.
Experience creating or modifying detailed manufacturing drawings.
Experience with product lifecycle management or product data management software.
Experience creating and maintaining Bills of Material and engineering change documentation.
Experience supporting equipment, machinery, manufactured components, or mechanical systems.
Experience troubleshooting drawing, modeling, and design-documentation issues.
Experience working with engineers, manufacturing teams, and other technical professionals.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and OneNote.
Internship, technical-school, project, or professional drafting experience.
Desire to work in a detail-oriented engineering environment focused on accurate and manufacturable product documentation.

Responsibilities

Create and modify 3-D CAD models and engineering drawings for components and assemblies.
Prepare detailed manufacturing drawings in accordance with applicable engineering standards and specifications.
Review models and drawings for accuracy, completeness, manufacturability, and compliance with project requirements.
Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles to engineering drawings.
Create and maintain engineering change documentation for new and revised designs.
Use product lifecycle management software to store CAD files, maintain Bills of Material, and process engineering changes.
Assist engineers in troubleshooting design, modeling, and drawing issues.
Collaborate with engineers, project leads, and other technical team members to clarify project scope and drawing requirements.
Convert design concepts, sketches, specifications, and engineering guidance into accurate technical models and drawings.
Maintain organized technical documentation and accurate project records.
Communicate project status, questions, delays, and technical issues to the appropriate project lead.
Complete assigned projects according to established schedules and customer due dates.
Support continuous improvement of drafting practices, engineering documentation, and design processes.