Drafting Supervisor supervises a team within an organization's computer-aided design (CAD) department. Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of drafters and other employees working on design projects. Being a Drafting Supervisor ensures deadlines, goals, and production standards for the department are met. Analyzes data and reviews drawings/plans to ensure quality of work and project feasibility. Additionally, Drafting Supervisor reviews project results and makes recommendations for improvement. Provides CAD technical support and develops solutions. Uses knowledge of the field to keep the department's software, techniques, and tools up to date. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Drafting Supervisor supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be a Drafting Supervisor typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Durex Products, Inc. is seeking a full-time Design & Drafting Engineer to provide design assistance, create drawings, and deliver technical expertise to our aggregate customers. This role will work closely with our sales team, production department, customer service, and customers to develop a complete solution to our customer’s needs.
Job Summary
Responsible for designing and creating engineering documents based on given specifications, used to create products within the associated production process. Improve the company’s existing products and their related manufacturing processes through observation and analysis.
Essential Job Functions
Requirements and Qualifications
Requires an associate degree in engineering or else equivalent education and experience, preferably in an elastomer and/or steel component manufacturing environment. Typically requires two or more years of engineering experience. Knowledge or previous experience within the mining and/or aggregate industries preferred.
Travel
May occasionally require travel to customer or vendor sites, which could entail travel outside the country or local area requiring overnight stays.
Competencies
Adaptability:
Adapts to changes in the work environment with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Manages competing demands. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Exhibits flexibility in hours and shifts when necessary to achieve and maintain customer or production demands. Understands the customer’s needs and requirements.
Analysis/Reasoning:
Examines data to grasp issues, draw conclusions, and solve problems.
Attention to Detail:
Precisely captures information to complete work accurately and ensures that information is always reviewed in accomplishing tasks.
Computer Skills:
Excellent computer skills with proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and ability to work with different types of engineering software (2D, 3D, CAM, etc.).
Judgement:
Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; makes timely decisions
Initiative:
Takes prompt action to accomplish objectives; Undertakes self-development activities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
Math Ability:
Strong basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Ability to use and/or read basic blueprints, calipers, micrometer, tape measure, and other related tools. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form that involve several abstract and concrete variables.
Oral and Written Communication:
Excellent communication skills; writes clearly and informatively with ability to read and interpret written information. Edits work for spelling and grammar errors using proofreading skills. Speaks clearly and persuasively in a positive or negative situation; Effectively conveys information in a clear and professional manner.
Quality:
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance.
Problem-Solving/Reasoning Ability:
Ability to understand and define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and develop creative alternative solutions. Able to understand and apply mechanical concepts and principles to solve problems.
Professionalism:
Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; accepts feedback from others; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments
Self-Management:
Manages own time, priorities, and resources to achieve objectives.
Teamwork:
Maintains good working relationships with all co-workers; Exhibits a respectful and cooperative attitude; Contributes to a positive and supportive working environment.
Supervision Typically Received
Infrequent supervision, receives guidance regarding general objectives. Typically, determines the methods and process to be used to achieve the objectives of the assignments given, within specific policy and practice guidelines. Work or goals are typically reviewed upon completion or at periodic intervals.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No direct supervisory responsibilities, but may provide work direction to production personnel, maintenance, and others involved in projects.
Work Environment
While preforming the job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and loud repetitive equipment. Work is performed indoors in a non-temperature controlled industrial environment, with occasional extreme temperature conditions. Work may be performed outside of the office traveling in a vehicle or in an outside environment in a customer plant or location. At all times the proper personal protective equipment is to be worn and safety procedures of the company, customer, or vendor are to be followed. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of the job. The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, have good dexterity utilizing their arms, hands, and fingers, the ability to communicate clearly with co-workers, and the ability to hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Durex Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the organization will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The essential job functions, requirements and qualifications, competencies, work environment, and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully preform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
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