Drafter - Temperature Sensors and Control Solutions Engineering

Minco is a global provider of thermal solutions, temperature sensing and control solutions, and flex circuit solutions for medical, aerospace, defense, oil and gas, power generation and other high-reliability applications. Our experienced team couples advanced product technologies, expert design and engineering services, and a deep understanding of our customers’ applications to provide comprehensive solutions that meet exacting requirements for quality, reliability and performance.

Minco is seeking a Drafter for our temperature sensing and control solutions engineering group. Drafters will be internal constituent facing, providing outputs in the form of Engineering drawings, build instructions, and illustrations to communicate design and manufacturing processes, all of which meet Minco and industry standards. Drafters will contribute in troubleshooting design-related manufacturing challenges and helps to guide decisions. This position works within established engineering processes and collaborates closely with engineering staff. This position typically works under supervision, requires specific instructions on activities, and seeks approval for proposed actions.

Prepares engineering drawings for specification, machining, purchasing, tooling, and assembly using 2D and 3D drafting techniques, all which conform to industry standards.

• Prepares illustrations for manufacturing build instructions per determined format, delivering the highest achievable output to facilitate the build while reducing potential for non-conformance.
• Prepares technically written build instructions for manufacturing and other document outputs as assigned.
• Creates basic electrical circuitry design photo plots using appropriate drafting tools.
• Collaborates with engineering team to provide design support for new and existing products.
• Prepares Engineering Change Orders to standard or custom guidelines and receives approval for more advanced or uncommon requests.
• Maintains files, folders, records, and system reports regarding product introduction, maintenance, and obsoletion, such as drawings, designs, specifications, parts and other product requirements.
• Assists in determining best practices for design/drafting related tasks.
• Continually contributes to the improvement of Minco’s products, processes and services to meet or exceed customer requirements and quality objectives.
• Develops knowledge, skills and abilities in the areas of Continuous Improvement (Lean, Standard Work, Six Sigma, problem solving, innovation, etc.).
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Ability to perform engineering drafting, dimensioning, and tolerancing duties with understanding of orthographic projection per ANSI standards.
• Experience with CAD software, including SolidWorks and AutoCAD, for 3D modeling and 2D drafting; increased proficiency may be developed through training.
• Training and educational experience using parametric solid modeling software utilizing geometric constraints. Understanding of design configurations and tables.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations involving algebra, trigonometry and geometry.
• Understanding of manufacturing and machining processes and equipment.
• Understanding of problem-solving principles and practices.
• Computer skills Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); and other applicable applications.
• Verbal and written communication with co-workers to provide and receive direction.
  
  
  

Education

• Associates Degree in Engineering Design/Drafting Technologies; or
• Drafting Certification and 2 years manufacturing experience.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
  
  
  

Work Environment

• General office, engineering and production floor, and manufacturing environments.
• This is an on-site role.