What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Design Drafter - HOLT Manufacturing position at HOLT Manufacturing?
Job Summary: The Product Design Drafter assists with engineering drawings and technical documentation. Additionally, this position is also responsible for assisting with the management of assigned projects.
The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices on a daily basis: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self-development.
Essential Functions
Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.
The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices on a daily basis: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self-development.
Essential Functions
- Reviews project technical specifications for collaboration with engineering and operations to develop/define the concept
- Modifies drawings to incorporate design, manufacturing, and technical changes
- Creates and/or modifies Holt Manufacturing product designs and technical documents (bill of materials (BOM), service procedures)
- Reviews product designs and bill of materials with operations to determine project meets safety, manufacturability, and quality objectives
- Applies knowledge and experience with design and manufacturability of a variety of Holt Manufacturing products
- Assists in creating or modifying fixturing, jigs, and tooling
- Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
- Requires regular and punctual employee attendance
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Proficiency in design drawing software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ProE, etc.)
- SolidWorks preferred, with a focus on mechanical sheet metal parts, structural weldments, simulation, and PDM works.
- Ability to create design and service documentation
- Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint); ability to produce information in spreadsheets, documents, forms, tables, and presentations
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Strong organization skills, detailed-oriented, and ability to work on multiple projects
- Interpersonal skills to establish working relationships with multiple departments and various levels of the organization
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and customers (internal and external)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience with design software preferred
- SolidWorks, ProE, AutoCAD, etc.
- None
- Travel is not expected for this position
- This position involves extended periods in a stationary position; additionally, the occasional movement inside the office to access office machinery, file cabinets, etc.
- This role frequently communicates with others, must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
- This job is performed in a professional office environment in environmentally controlled conditions as well as a manufacturing environment around fabrication and assembly operations
- Essential functions are performed in close physical proximity to other people
- Frequently works at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions
Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.