Introduction
The Drafter/Designer is responsible for providing the drawings and schematics derived from specifications, layouts, and sketches using AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, or other software/techniques. Completes small-to-medium sized projects from initial order through production. He/she works with all departments within Delta Designs. The Drafter/Designer reports to the Manager of Operations and Design, Delta Designs Ltd.
Assignment:
Provides full support to sales/project managers to enable them to make quotes for the customers and provides information (drawings & specs) to the production department for manufacturing.
Job Summary
Drafter/Designer works independently, with the design team, or with the project manager to provide drawings and schematics derived from designers work from product specifications to provide design solutions that meet standards for reliability, performance, cost, serviceability, and customer satisfaction. Will be expected to review product designs and engineering drawings for discrepancies. Excellent communication skills are required as designers will work from information provided by project managers regarding customer requirements.
What will he/she do:
• Provides drawings to sales
• Processes orders
• Provides production drawings and production information
• Completes small-to-medium sized projects from initial order through production
Drafts/Designs:
• Checks and corrects or adjusts the request/specs in consultation with the sales/project manager.
• Determines the (technical) possibilities (which solution fits the customer demand).
• Based on supplied information from the customer/project manager (storage goods, type of product, sketches, quantities, delivery time, customer etc.) produces drawings (using AutoCAD/Revit), layouts, and/or diagrams from sketches, existing drawings, electronic images, design concepts and/or verbal instructions to enable project managers to make quotes.
• Checks drawings/schematics to ensure adherence to established standards.
• Requests prices of deviating specials, parts or products, through purchasing.
• Completes small-to-medium sized projects from initial order through production.
• Verifies that drawings convey accurate information.
• Perform reviews of product designs and drawings for discrepancies.
Order processing
• If the order has been received, checks at the detail level that there are no discrepancies in the drawings.
• Processes the order according to issued specifications (product type, product codes and quantity) and delivery time.
• Creates the production drawings.
Preparation
• The preparation of production orders for basic and compound components to be manufactured in-house and/or by external suppliers using both conventional and numerically controlled machines.
• Analysis of work assignments and orders to compile an overview of the work that needs to be carried out.
• Determining the feasibility and practicality of orders based on the technical possibilities of the existing plant and machinery, and the need for outsourcing based on the available resources.
• The drawing up of calculations and cost-benefit analyses for ‘make or buy’ decisions.
• Advising, supporting, and consulting with the Manager Operations & Design and the production department about possible optimisation of working methods, acquisition of new production, technical aspects related to the production of existing products and new products under development, and the outsourcing of work.
Operational tasks
• Defining the working methods and the time needed to complete each production phase for all new and future products.
• Working out the routing for the total internal or external production process.
• Deciding which machines and tools should be used to carry out the machining.
• The drawing up of production unit lists (materials, quantities, components, production resources).
• Informing managers about the most efficient working methods.
• Drawing up measurement reports for initial production runs/modifications.
• The drawing up of the necessary configuration settings and operating instructions and/or programs for machining.
• The design and drawing of auxiliaries using a 3D CAD-CAM drawing program.
Qualifications:
• Associate degree or equivalent
• 0-2 years of relevant experience
• Candidate must have solid experience with AutoCAD or Revit
• Competent in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel
• Experience w/ OneNote, Teams is a bonus
• Has a solid understanding of drafting techniques and familiarity with engineering terminology
• Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate with multiple groups
• Excellent problem-solving abilities using analytical skills
• Ability to exercise good judgement with a strong attention to detail
• Takes initiative to contribute to design review meetings
Benefits
• Entry Level – $35,000 – 45,000
• Health Insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
Apply by 08/23/2024
Please send your resume to Teresa Booher at Delta Designs Ltd. tbooher@deltadesignsltd.com
Delta Designs Ltd.
1535 NW 25th St.
Topeka, KS 66618
United States