Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life. Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of fast-moving, growing company – especially candidates committed to quality, innovation and solving customer problems. Graco was proud to be named a Best Place to Work in Manufacturing and Production by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2021. Job Purpose This position provides computer-aided design (CAD) layout and detail drafting support to new product development and standard product support engineering activities. This position involves refining conceptual designs and ideas and converting them to finished layouts and detailed drawings. We are open to considering candidates with experience ranging from entry level to senior level. Graco is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of highly engineered systems for numerous industrial and commercial applications. This position supports our Contractor Equipment Division (CED) in Rogers, MN. At CED, our product line meets the needs of painting, striping, texturing, protective coating, fire proofing, spray foam and general contractors and includes all types of airless sprayers, line stripers, pressure washers, spray foam rigs and other proportioning solutions. (http://bit.ly/1zMGRDu). Essential Duties CAD design & documentation Provide CAD layout and assembly designs for new products in cooperation with a design team consisting of engineers, other designers and lab technicians. Produce CAD conceptual designs layout and detail drawings of new products. Revise and redraw, as required, production drawings of existing standard products. Use and apply Graco design and drafting standards, including geometric tolerancing. Complete ECOs, by utilizing PDM and other tools. Perform tolerance analysis on critical assemblies. Do basic engineering design calculations. Development project activities Work with Model Shop, Purchasing, Technicians, and Manufacturing as required to produce designed products. Communicate with manufacturing and suppliers to develop cost effective parts designs. Release drawings to manufacturing and facilitate the manufacturing progress throughout the pre-prod cycle. Identify design activities and solve problems. Perform engineering calculations as required to provide sound designs. Project management & leadership Assist lab technicians in completion of test plans. Other duties as assigned. Position Requirements Two-year technical degree or equivalent. Consistent Highly Effective performance at Global Grade 03. Thorough knowledge of mechanical design drafting practices. Capable of using and applying Graco design and drafting standards. Minimum 1 year of experience. Demonstrated ability to finish conceptual design, including application of geometric tolerance, evaluates fits. Basic knowledge of relevant manufacturing processes with some experience on tooled parts. Thorough knowledge of use and application of geometric tolerancing and tolerance analysis. Proven Quality. Leading Technology. Launch your career with Graco! Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more. Our expectations are high. That's why we are always looking to hire the brightest and the best!