Reverse Engineering Drafter

KSB•Port Arthur, TX

About The Position

KSB is a leading supplier of pumps, valves and related service. Our reliable, high-efficiency products are used in applications wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off, covering everything from building services,industry and water transport to waste water treatment, power plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal, Germany, the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations and manufacturing facilities. Around the globe, more than 190 service centres and around 3,500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair services under the KSB SupremeServ brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSB’s research and development activities forms the basis for the company’s success. People. Passion. Performance. It is these three success factors that make KSB the company it is today. At KSB, we recognise that it is people who actually make the difference – the people we employ and the people we serve. This is why we are committed to equal rights and treatment worldwide and never lose sight of the aspects ecology and sustainability when manufacturing our products. OVERVIEW: The Reverse Engineering Drafter will report directly to the Technical Support Manager and be responsible for reverse engineering of parts, assemblies, and the workscopes therein.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED and/or 3+ years of equivalent work experience
Able to communicate effectively and professionally.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Previous experience working as a member of a successful team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
AutoCAD experience
Reverse Engineering Pump Parts experience

Nice To Haves

Drafting or equivalent technical degree preferred
Desire to grow beyond the current scope of drafter duties and responsibilities
Inventor Cam and Master Cam experience

Responsibilities

Read and understand AutoCAD drawings/sketches and standards
Consult with the engineering team while utilizing design concepts and determining requirements for detailed working drawings
Measuring parts using instruments such as electronic metrology equipment, rulers, calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.
Collaborate with pump shop employees to gather critical data/information for reverse engineering
Effectively communicate with customer service personnel to ensure updates are provided on job progress and needs/hold points are effectively communicated
Reverse engineering pump parts such as impellers, pump cases, bearing houses, etc.
RFQ basics – details to be checked before drawing, fill and update information
Make assembly models/drawings, check fitment, and ensure proper running clearances
Operate CMM equipment to collecting data for part development
First article casting inspections
Part repair work scope development
RFQ – Assign new drawing number for parts not in our database
Work Orders – check work order, print drawing and assign to right department