What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jr. Engineer - Drawing & Release Packages position at American Locker?
The Junior Engineer – Drawing & Release Packages is accountable for ensuring that all engineering documentation released to Manufacturing Engineering is complete, accurate, standardized, and production-ready.
This role exists to protect the factory from incomplete drawings, unclear requirements, revision errors, and documentation gaps that cause shop-floor questions, rework, delays, and unnecessary ECOs.
This is a discipline and quality role, not a design-creation seat. Success is measured by how cleanly work flows from Engineering into Manufacturing.
Core Accountabilities
1. Drawing & Release Package Ownership
● Own the preparation of complete drawing turnover packages prior to release
● Ensure all required documents are present, correct, and aligned:
○ Fabrication and assembly drawings
○ BOMs
○ Specifications and notes
○ Revision history and release status
● Act as the final quality gate before Engineering releases work to Manufacturing Engineering
2. Documentation Standards & Discipline
● Enforce internal drawing, BOM, and documentation standards
● Ensure consistent formatting, naming conventions, and revision control
● Apply release checklists to every package—no exceptions
● Maintain drawing templates, standards, and best-practice examples
3. Cross-Functional Coordination
● Work closely with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to resolve:
○ Missing dimensions
○ Ambiguous notes
○ Conflicting BOMs or specs
● Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering to clarify release expectations and feedback
● Serve as the communication bridge between design intent and manufacturing needs
4. ECO & Revision Support
● Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) by:
○ Updating drawings and documentation accurately
○ Ensuring revisions are clearly communicated and traceable
○ Preventing uncontrolled or partial updates
● Maintain clean revision history to avoid shop-floor confusion
5. Continuous Improvement of Release Process
● Identify recurring documentation issues and root causes
● Propose improvements to standards, checklists, and templates
● Help reduce engineering-driven ECOs caused by documentation gaps
Requirements
Qualifications
Required
● 0–3 years experience in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering
● Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline
● CAD experience with drawings and assemblies
● Ability to follow and enforce standards consistently
● Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
● Familiarity with sheet metal, welded, and fabricated assemblies
● Exposure to manufacturing environments
● Understanding of basic revision control and ECO processes
American Locker is dedicated to following the EEO policy to recruit, train and hire regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, religious affiliation and any other category that falls under Title VII of the 1965 Civil Rights Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, or the Americans with Disability Act.
EEO/M/F/V/D
Benefits
You’ll have opportunities to advance. We’re fans of helping our employees learn different aspects of the business, be challenged with new tasks, mentored, and grow.
We celebrate one another's differences and ideas. We're proud of our culture of diversity and inclusion - and, we have programs that bring us together on important issues and provide educational opportunities for all employees
A generous benefits package (Medical, Vision, Dental)
401K with employer match
Accrued Paid Time Off
Accrued Paid Sick Leave