What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designer/Drafter position at Bison®?
Job Description
Join our team as a Designer/Drafter for the Bison business unit, supporting the future of motors, blowers, gearmotors, and pumps through precise technical drawings, 3D modeling, and close collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams. This hands-on position is essential to product development and improvement, requiring attention to detail, technical proficiency, and a collaborative mindset.
If you are a detail-oriented, technically skilled Designer/Drafter ready to support a dynamic engineering team and help shape the future of the Bison product line, we invite you to apply.
What You Will Do
Join our team as a Designer/Drafter for the Bison business unit, supporting the future of motors, blowers, gearmotors, and pumps through precise technical drawings, 3D modeling, and close collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams. This hands-on position is essential to product development and improvement, requiring attention to detail, technical proficiency, and a collaborative mindset.
If you are a detail-oriented, technically skilled Designer/Drafter ready to support a dynamic engineering team and help shape the future of the Bison product line, we invite you to apply.
What You Will Do
- Create and Revise Technical Drawings: Develop and update detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings for Bison product components and assemblies, ensuring accuracy and compliance with engineering standards.
- Support Product Development: Work closely with engineers to translate concepts, prototypes, and design changes into clear, manufacturable drawings and models.
- Maintain Drawing Documentation: Organize and manage drawing files, bills of materials, and revision histories to ensure up-to-date documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Serve as a key link between Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations, facilitating clear communication and resolving drawing-related issues.
- Apply Industry Standards: Ensure all designs adhere to relevant industry codes, standards, and best practices for safety, quality, and manufacturability.
- Participate in Design Reviews: Contribute to design and project review meetings, providing input on manufacturability, materials, and assembly methods.
- Support Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve drawing processes, templates, and standards to enhance efficiency and quality.
- Assist with Prototyping and Testing: Prepare drawings and documentation to support prototype builds and product testing as needed.
- Monitor Industry Trends: Stay current with advancements in CAD software, drafting techniques, and industry standards.
- Travel to manufacturing or other sites is not frequent, but may be required on occasion.
- Associate’s degree or technical certification in Drafting, Design Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field
- 5 years of experience in technical drafting and design, preferably in mechanical or electro-mechanical products
- Proficiency in CAD software (preferably SolidWorks)
- Experience with ERP systems (preferably Oracle & SAP)
- In-depth understanding of GD&T and ability to create tolerance stackups
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes and materials for pumps, gearing, blowers, or similar products
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams
- Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities
- Willingness to learn and apply new drafting tools and techniques
- Hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving