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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.