Survey Draftsperson - Simpson, PA, United States - Gentex Corporation

Description

Creates and maintains Computer Aided Design (CAD) engineering drawings. Creates part drawings, assembly drawings, and exploded view drawings and edits drawings with latest Engineering Change Order updates.

Translates CAD Data from a variety of different software packages (Pro/E, Illustrator, PDF, etc) using best practices or creates SolidWorks models and drawings from print data.

Key member of three discipline team that is the liaison between engineering and production:
Mechanical Engineer, Control Drawing Draftsman and Documentation Control Specialist. Works with other team members as well as Industrial Designers. Specifically answers to Manager of Concept Development and Mechanical Designers.


EDUCATION:
Technical School - CAD and Drafting
College - 2 year degree in CAD/Drafting or mechanical engineering from an accredited school

3-5 plus years of experience in Computer Aided Drafting including 3 years SolidWorks and PDM (or EPDM) experience minimum.

Possess good computer skills, including experience with 2D and 3D CAD and Microsoft software programs. Expert knowledge with SolidWorks is required.

• Thorough understanding of ASME drawing standards.
• Be able to read and understand product data sheets, MSDS, and material specifications.

Create and maintain engineering CAD drawings.

• Create component and assembly drawings using SolidWorks.
• Research and identify other documents affected by the change.
• Solid understanding of documenting plastic, sheet metal, and screw machine components with textiles desired.
• Detailing and formalizing of basic to complex parts based on input from Design and Engineering
• Performs assigned tasks in accordance with company established procedures and direction from senior engineers and supervisors.
• Understanding and experience with CAD translators such as igs, dxf, Parasolid, stp, ai, etc.

Internal:

The Drafter interfaces frequently with others within the engineering department and employees from quality, manufacturing, engineering, program management, supply chain, sales, customer service, business development, and employees from other GENTEX locations.

External:
The Drafter may occasionally communicate with others outside the company, such as suppliers and subcontractors.

The individual must have a high level of comprehension, and a high level of general, verbal, and numerical intelligence.

Works majority of the day in a climate controlled environment, with the exception of occasionally performing work in the production floor, which is subject to moderate changes in temperature.