Design Drafter

Imagine a company that recognizes excellence in not only the products it sells, but also in its employees. R.S. Hughes Company, Inc. is that company. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of quality and professionalism - and we treat our employees like the valuable assets they are.

Since 1959, the Saunders division of R.S. Hughes Company has been proudly serving our customers with an exceptional level of personalized customer care that just can't be beat. We specialize in providing our customers with solutions that are tailored to each of their specific needs. Thanks to our innovative and diversified manufacturing team, we can provide die-cutting, laminating, slitting, packaging, assembly, and other manufacturing solutions to our customers at highly competitive industry rates.

We understand that the needs of our customers are constantly evolving. As demands from our customers grew, we knew we needed to evolve ourselves. So, we partnered with R.S. Hughes which has enabled us to better serve each and every one of our customers. Thanks to this partnership, we can provide our customers with more options for custom-cut materials, furthering our solution finding capabilities. In addition to competitive salaries and benefits, we offer an environment that asks you to make a difference. We value hard work and common sense, and we consistently reward those that exemplify these traits. If you're looking for a great team to grow with and if you are willing to embrace the challenges of being expected to be the best, we welcome you to come join the R.S. Hughes Company, Inc. team!

Job Summary

The Design Drafter is part of the Saunders Engineering Department and collaborates with various other departments along with customers to take design requirements from scratch to completion of the drawing stage. This role creates and modifies designs based on inputs such as existing drawings, concepts, specifications etc. Additionally, the Design Drafter often supports design concepts, prototypes, and new projects. An expert understanding of 2D and at times 3D CAD work is required, with a strong business acumen to thrive within a manufacturing sales organization. This role is expected to adhere to all company policies and safety protocols.

Core Responsibilities

• Analyses the client's component designs, executes CAD drawings, and provides refinement input to meet desired application requirements.
• Translates the client's designs requirements to CAD drawings through innovative and reliable design methods.
• Participates in the development and manufacture of protype client designs, refining and testing for manufacturability, reliability, cost effectiveness and profitability.
• Engages with the sales & production teams on new applications to ensure design & drawings for manufacturability and tooling are efficient and capable production methods and processes.
• Supports manufacturing processes via CAD drawings by designing and researching best practices, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication and assembly processes, tooling and fixturing design and applications, materials and quality control standards
• Assures product and process quality through the development and implementation of design & engineering principles.
• Collaborates with the sales and production teams and other personnel to tackle procedural and quality issues that are related to the drawing & design of goods.
• Coordinates and actively participates in project meetings, documenting decisions, and facilitating regular updates to internal and external stakeholders regarding project, drawing, and design status.
• Builds and maintains expertise in industry trends and best practices, leveraging knowledge to improve manufacturing engineering and design review to drive innovation.
• Assist with the evaluation of defective materials received from vendors along with customers, then communicates feedback as needed and translates design drawing changes as required
• Supports periodic review/audit of work practices comparative to documented procedures and reports to supervisor deviations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate's degree in mechanical drafting or related field (Required)
• 2+ years of CAD drafting experience in a manufacturing environment (Required)
• Solid understanding in design for manufacturing methodology and practical experience in application.
• Proficient in Windows Microsoft office, manufacturing ERP systems, and Auto-Cad (2d/3D).

Knowledge and Skills That Will Make You Successful

• Communication - Creates and sustains ongoing forums that encourage two-way communication opportunities; demonstrates and promotes positive prospect, client, and work relationships; proactively addresses and manages conflict and disputes; works to achieve constructive resolution.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Character - Demonstrates integrity in every aspect of work and dealing with others; Consistently models desired behaviors and values established by the company; Respects diversity of perspective in discussions and demonstrates an inclusive style; Demonstrates concerns for job safety for self and others.
• Results Orientation - Makes fact-based decisions and follows through to completion, analyses and uses data to achieve goals, drive execution, initiate action and follow-ups to successful completion. Effectively demonstrates how solutions will solve prospects or client problems, continuously conducts post call debriefs and performs pre-call strategies.
• Collaboration - Effectively builds and maintains partnerships with clients, prospects and people at all levels across the company. Contributes to team and company success. Maintains flexibility and reacts to change appropriately. Communicates and shares information with candor that builds trust and enhances relationships.
• Administrative Management - Continuously manages administrative functions to ensure quality and timeliness. Manages accurate and timely performance reports, analyses report data on projects.

Target Compensation Range for this non-exempt role: $32.00 - $36.00 DOE