Cable Assembly Drafter

JOB TITLE:

Cable Assembly Drafter

DEPARTMENT:

Manufacturing Engineering

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  The Cable Assembly Drafter is responsible for preparing layouts, assembly and detail drawings for fiber optic cable assemblies; working closely with component engineering. 

• Prepares layouts, assembly, and detail drawings for fiber optic cable assemblies based on inputs from Sales/customer
• Update drawings per customer’s request (As-built and Engineering change notices)
• Develop detailed section views for connector/component assy’s and cable transitions.
• Analyzes various design requirements and recommends possible solutions or alternate constructions
• Verify that cable assembly parts are setup in company ERP system
• Route and ensure drawings are signed off and submitted for final release
• Ensure cable assembly cycle times are met or improved
• Provide assembly instructions for connector/component assy’s and cable transitions.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• • Ability to read (write and speak in English) and interpret assembly drawings/specifications from internal and external sources.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blue prints.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD/Visio, Solidworks (preferred) or equivalent 3D modeling software.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite
  • Possess good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
  • Liaison with engineering/sales/manufacturing personnel
  • Able to move from design concept to finished design, including layouts and tolerance valuations and detail drawings.
  • Ability to learn and execute established procedures and programs
  • Complete all applicable reports and required project documentation
  • Able to follow established procedures to complete required cable assembly designs
  • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident to satisfy AFSI ITAR requirements

Required Education and Experience:

• One to two years’ college or trade school education in engineering drawing/CAD design
• Minimum five (5) years’ on-the-job experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for formal training.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident to satisfy AFSI ITAR requirements

Work Environment:

While performing the responsibilities of the Cable Assembly Drafter’s job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the Cable Assembly Drafter will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the Cable Assembly Drafter’s job.

The noise level in the work environment is typically quiet.  Cubicles and workshops are in an open environment set-up. 

Physical Demands:

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Cable Assembly Drafter’s job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the Cable Assembly Drafter's job.

While performing the responsibilities of the Cable Assembly Drafter's job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, type or feel. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color and peripheral vision with depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus.