Company Overview

Air Rover, a trusted American brand of Western Protective Solutions, has been designing and manufacturing high-reliability portable environmental control solutions since 1987. Their precision-engineered units are built with uncompromising quality, using only the most durable components and skilled American craftsmanship. Across aerospace, defense, and commercial sectors, Air Rover empowers clients with heat-sensitive, mission-critical needs to achieve success.

Role Overview

The CAD Drafter will generate detailed technical drawings from designs developed and provided by engineers. Such drawings include (but are not limited to): dimensional drawings, step-by-step assembly drawings, sheet metal bend diagrams for CNC machining, electrical routing and control panel layouts, refrigeration systems piping, cut-away views, field retrofit assembly drawings, illustrated parts breakdowns (IPBs), etc. This position is assigned to Air Rover, a member of the Western Protective Solutions family located in Tyler, Texas and will report to the Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

• Develops detailed costed BOMs for commercial self-contained HVAC systems
• Prepares presentations for program and design reviews
• Works with minimal supervision and independently to interpret customer requirements, sketches, mark ups, verbal and written directions to create CAD engineering concepts and drawings
• Create, maintain, and provide input for engineering documentation such as Bill of Materials (BOMs), production routings, and engineering change orders (ECO),
• Create sheet metal DXF files and detailed bend diagram drawings for CNC machining
• Produce and support the creation of service literature such as product manuals, product specification/Data Sheets, and other technical reference materials
• Verify dimension of parts, materials to be used, relation of one part to another, and relation of various parts to complete drawings
• Possess the ability to understand problems and resolve those problems and communicate effectively
• Provide technical assistance on work methods and procedures improvement efforts
• Verify completeness and accuracy of drawings for themselves and other Designers
• Document production processes and create standard work instructions
• Keep workplace clean, tidy and in good condition.
• Other duties as assigned

Key Attributes

• Ability to be creative and multi-task
• Experience working across various internal departments and external customers
• Proven track record of tackling problems and taking independent action
• Ability to collect and analyze data and make design recommendations and decisions
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible to changing workplace priorities
• Ability to prioritize and accomplish tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must demonstrate initiative; Ability to work independently

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Engaging in repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and fingers – typing and/or writing.
• Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines, and inspect parts produced
• Working frequently at close visual range (i.e. preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcription, computer terminal, extensive reading).

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience
• 2 years’ experience in CAD design, preferably Solidworks
• Experience working in an ERP environment
• Experience in Product Data Management systems & Microsoft office Suite
• Experience working in a design environment governed by ISO preferred
• Experience with working in an HVAC design or manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience with sheet metal design and/or fabrication preferred
• Experience with CNC programming (turret punch and/or press brake) preferred