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Design Drafter

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H.O. Bostrom Company · Waukesha, WI

Full-Time Mid aiasicaterfsic
Posted
1d ago
Category
Manufacturing
Experience
Mid
Country
United States
Description

Job Summary: The Design Drafter will take products from conception through final production. They will be responsible for gathering drawings and specifications, understanding material and equipment requirements and executing and process Engineering Change Orders. This position will provide production with modifications to the standard line of equipment, taking into consideration the established engineering specifications regarding size, capacities, performance and any other important requirements. This position is to act as a support role to design engineering.

Essential Duties

Utilize SolidWorks to perform applicable drafting work including creating and revising layout drawings and fully detailed manufacturing drawings and specifications. Follow HO Bostrom filing and naming conventions.
Perform moderate tolerance calculations to determine required dimensional tolerances.
Apply Structural and Strength of Material general principles to determine basic size, material, and configurations.
Prepare or revise Bills of Materials and include necessary codes and links to fixtures and tooling.
Work closely with Purchasing to obtain price quotes for parts.
Work closely with Quality to ensure ISO 9001 requirements are achieved.
Plan and execute projects ranging from minor drawing changes to support Design Engineering in designing and documenting new components and assemblies
Create and maintain product documentation, including instructions used by manufacturing and/or customers, and document change requests.
Work closely with Engineers, Sales, and Manufacturing to follow project scope, cost, and timing.
Be responsible for submitting, executing, and following through with engineering change orders.
Complete other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Ability to work within a cross functional team
Basic knowledge of LEAN manufacturing
Ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time with competing priorities
Basic knowledge of sheet metal, tubing, welded assemblies and molded plastics
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and ERP software

Level of Independence: This position has a high degree of autonomy on a daily basis and will report to the Director of Design Engineering.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 40 pounds. Specific conditions of this job include are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Mechanical Technology program or 2 years equivalent work experience
3D CAD knowledge
Experience working with SolidWorks, preferred
3 years' work experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred

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