Engineering Associate – Drafter

The Engineering Associate / Drafter will prepare drawings and related technical information, in support of engineering and materials.  Work may include: creating new prints off of existing models, making modifications to models and prints to reflect approved engineering changes, identifying differences between manufactured product and design prints/models, evaluating tolerance stacks of components within an assembly, and modifying existing models/prints to meet new format standards.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for updating and creating 3D detailed drawings using Solid Works – developing prototypes and production designs for dump truck bodies, flatbeds, water tanks and other construction industry equipment.
• Transform concept drawings into finish product design along with contributing design modifications to improve quality of product and help to facilitate manufacturing operations.
• Work closely with shop manager, sales force and customers to achieve desirable solutions for installations and finished products.
• Review, develop and or modify mechanical, electrical, or other technical drawings utilizing Solidworks.
• Maintain configuration control over drawing archives.
• Review drawings against source documentation or product baselines to ensure accuracy.
• Verify tolerance stack up of multi component assemblies (manufacturing tolerances as well as design tolerances).
• Create 3D models of designs using Solidworks.
• Create mockups to test form, fit and function.
• Create and maintain drawing standards and documentation.
• Assist in maintenance and continuing refinement of Solidworks drawings.
• Create instructions for use by shop personnel.
• Complete documentation packages and produce drawing sets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

• Must have a minimum of three years of Solidworks experience.
• Proficient with MS Office suite.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Ability to take accurate measurements with calipers, height gauge, outside diameter tape, micrometers, and other measuring tools.
• Knowledge of basic machining processes and constraints (e.g., what can be made on a mill, lathe, 3D printed, etc.)
• Utilize the weldments, assemblies, drawing, and configurations functions within Solidworks.
• Candidate willing to learn and make use of new engineering processes and techniques along with being resourceful in solving complex technical problems.