Design Drafter

Description

The Design Drafter is creative and seeks to enhance knowledge in the drafting and modeling of steel fabricated components as well as plastic thermoformed products. The Design Technician will provide valuable support to our internal customers through the delivery of drafted documentation, quality designs and samples in a timely and efficient manner utilizing CREO design software.

Requirements

• Utilizes CREO software to create, update, and maintain released / approved product documentation; Models, assemblies, drawings, pdf’s, material specifications, etc.
• Utilizing CREO software, evaluate & incorporate appropriate design elements to transform initial rough product sketches into 3D working models and drawings. Ensures that the final product is designed to appropriate thermoforming and metal fabrication standards, Hampel’s production capabilities, and consistent with Hampel’s traditional market style.
• Assist with researching and selecting suppliers for sourcing of pre-production and production components.
• Assist Product Development staff with day-to-day project functions, as needed, including researching product specifications, contacting vendors, and other support functions. Conducts internal patent searches and investigates pertinent industry design criteria and maintains references thereof.
• Assist Product Development / Realization staff with testing of prototypes or samples, accumulates and documents relevant test data for evaluation.
• Draw upon any past experiences and knowledge of other processes; blow molding, injection molding, sheet metal forming, machining, etc. to recommend/determine the best manufacturing method.
• Ensures that project folders and activities meet current ISO standards and requirements.
• Assists in the design, development and implementation of appropriate checking fixtures and standards for all existing and approved design projects to ensure consistent product quality.
• Employs good written and oral communication skills, across multiple functional work groups either in a team environment or independently, to increase the chance of project success.
• Self-Starter and work independently based on instructions, directions, or requests received from Supervisor(s).
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, and reviewing relevant technical publications as needed and approved.
• Provides feedback and suggestions to the Product Design Manager in regards to the Product Development Group’s procedures and practices.
  
  

Provides feedback and suggestions to the Product Design Manager in regards to the ISO Procedures and how they are implemented at Hampel.