CAD Drafter (Hardware)

About the role

Responsibilities

• Provide CAD design/drafting support as needed using AutoCAD and Visio.
• Provide and maintain revision control using SolidWorks PDM Pro and Propel PLM.
• Work with various teams to identify drafting/design support needs and schedule workload based on priorities set by management.
• Identify the scope of design/drafting support needs requested by engineering teams. Estimate time required to complete support activities.
• Support Engineering with creation and submission of ECOs.
• Work from rough sketches and specifications created by engineers to design static aids and dynamic fixtures used in testing and manufacturing of products.
• Assist in creating engineering BOMs on drawings and in ERP systems.
• Assist in lifecycle changes and production release of drawings via ECOs.
• Provide electrical engineering support for resolution of field and manufacturing issues via drawing changes.
• Initiate and participate in process improvement activities as approved and directed by supervisor.
• Participate in and support department projects and company initiatives as required.

Requirements

• Two-year technical degree.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in creating drawings for electrical parts, electrical assemblies, electrical cable assemblies, schematics, and interconnect diagrams.
• Experience with PLM CAD data management (Velo3D is currently using Propel).
• Experience in creating electrical assembly drawings and drawing BOMs.
• Experience with drawing design reviews and check-ins through ECO process.
• Experience with instruction creation.
• General understanding of GD&T and quality detail drawing documentation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GD&T and the use of CAD tools to create/refine designs and drawings for assemblies and custom panels, cables, and schematics.
• Familiarity with fabricated components, sheet metal, and machined parts is a must. Understanding of dimensional tolerance capabilities of process such as injection molding, castings, machine parts, and sheet metal components.
• Knowledge of component finishing processes, plating, heat treatment, paint/powder coating
• Excellent time management skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to solve problems, multi-task, and work in fast paced environment
• Experience working as an independent contributor and as a member of the team