Position Summary

• Prepare clear, complete, and accurate working plans and detail drawings from rough or detailed sketches or notes for engineering or manufacturing purposes, according to specified dimensions by Computer Aided Design (CAD) system.
• Uses CAD equipment to provide support to Engineers by preparing routine layouts, detail drawings, assembly drawings, sketches, & diagrams.
• Details to include all views and dimensions necessary for manufacture.
• Makes simple decisions but refers most questions/problems to Engineers or Supervisor.
• Solid understanding of drafting techniques and familiarity with Engineering terminology.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to complete basic mathematical calculations.

Essential Job Functions

• Work directly with design engineers to produce drawings from sketches, existing drawings, and electronic images.
• Work closely with all departments in the plant to ensure that the drawings convey the correct information and are error free.
• Work from customer drawings, company drawings, Government drawings, or specifications.
• Design parts based on written and verbal descriptions from design engineers.
• Use the AEC drawing standards as guidelines.
• Make final sketch of proposed drawing, checking dimensions of parts, materials to be used, relation of one part to another, and relation of various parts to whole structure of project.
• Make all adjustments or changes as directed by engineer.
• Draw charts for representation of statistical data or purchasing data as specified by engineer.
• Draw finished designs from engineer’s sketches or from other engineering documentation.
• Utilize knowledge of various drafting packages and software to complete drawings.
• Visually compare design of component, or other equipment with drawing of parts, matching coordinating points for accuracy of fit.
• Note corrections or questions on drawings in green marker for discussion with engineer responsible for drawing.
• Record drafting progress by highlighting drawn portions of sketch with yellow highlighter as you draft.
• Record all changes and resubmit to engineer in charge of project.
• Make copy of original drawing for engineer.
• Make original drawing in title block area using a yellow highlighter before returning same to engineer.
• Maintain and continually improve technical and professional abilities described above as well as those required to perform tasks assigned to you.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
• Work as a member of a design team, cooperating with the team leader and with AEC management in an effective manner to perform engineering work of a high quality, with no errors.
• Work in a productive manner. While on company time, do not conduct personal business or business not related to AEC’s primary business, unless specifically approved by the supervisor.
• Take care to produce work which is right the first time.
• Be aware of budget and schedule constraints on all work executed for AEC. Make every effort to complete assignment on time and on schedule.
• Treat all AEC information and customer information in a confidential manner.
• Understand and abide by office policies and procedures.
• Inform supervisor of problems or issues which affect the companies’ ability to meet customer requirements.
• Understand and efficiently use Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Solidworks, AutoCAD, and Visio.
• Maintain and continually improve technical and professional abilities described above and required to perform assigned tasks.
• Never say or imply anything to a vendor or a customer which could commit AEC to supply services or products or to purchase services or products.
• Never discuss project cost, project invoicing, contract status, changes in the Scope of Supply of work with any customer, vendor, or other person not associated with AEC.
• Avoid any discussion concerning customers, projects, contracts, finances, costs, or proposals with persons not associated with AEC.
• Avoid any discussion concerning personal behavior or circumstances of customers, other AEC employees, or vendors with persons not associated with AEC.
• Promptly inform AEC management of any change in customer status or any information on customer business which may affect AEC’s relationship with the customer or with work in progress.
• Avoid arguments with customers or vendors.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with AEC customers.

Quality Management System (QMS) Policy and Procedures

• Memorize, learn, and understand AEC Quality Policy.
• Uphold AEC Quality Policy.
• Understand and uphold the AEC ISO requirements
• Understand AEC’s ISO structure and purpose.
• Participate in formal and informal policy audits to help AEC maintain ISO certification.
• Become familiar with the AEC Procedures and Practice Manual. Employee should refer to this manual any time a question about procedure comes up.
• Perform process audits as requested.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

• Associate of Arts Degree in Engineering, Drafting, Design, Graphic Arts, or related field or;
• Two years drafting experience.
• Strong written, verbal, mathematical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to use related equipment and hardware such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) system (Solidworks software & AutoDesk software), Visio, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Windows XP or higher.

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