CAD Drafter

$41,600 - $52,000/Yr

Rpm Staffing Professionals - Allen, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Allen, TX

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

RPM Staffing Professionals, Inc. is seeking a skilled CAD Drafter with experience in the manufacturing and fiber optic industry. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in creating detailed drawings that contribute to the development of new products and the enhancement of existing ones. This position requires a strong understanding of CAD software, particularly AutoCAD, and the ability to conceptualize design solutions based on specified requirements. The CAD Drafter will be responsible for updating existing drawings, preparing designs, and creating piece part and assembly drawings that meet the necessary standards for manufacturability. In this role, the CAD Drafter will collaborate closely with manufacturing engineering and operations teams to ensure that the drawings contain sufficient detail, including Bills of Material, special notes, and instructions that facilitate the manufacturing process. The candidate will also be tasked with ordering, assembling, and enabling the testing of new products, as well as solving design-related problems that may arise concerning performance, producibility, and product delivery. The ability to transition from design concepts to finished designs, including layouts and tolerance evaluations, is essential for success in this position. The CAD Drafter will also be responsible for preparing layouts, assembly, and detailed drawings for fiber optic cable assemblies based on inputs from sales or customer requests. This includes updating drawings as per customer specifications, working with component engineering to obtain models for cable assembly components, and analyzing various design requirements to recommend possible solutions or alternative constructions. The role requires verifying that cable assembly parts are correctly set up in the company ERP system and ensuring that drawings are routed, signed off, and submitted for final release. Additionally, the CAD Drafter will need to ensure that cable assembly cycle times are met or improved, contributing to the overall efficiency of the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed drawings for new product development and existing product improvements.
• Update existing drawings as needed based on customer requests.
• Conceptualize design solutions to meet specified requirements.
• Research and analyze design problems, providing recommendations and potential solutions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering and operations to ensure drawings meet manufacturability standards.
• Order, assemble, and enable testing of new products.
• Solve design-related problems regarding performance and producibility.
• Prepare layouts, assembly, and detailed drawings for fiber optic cable assemblies.
• Work with component engineering to obtain models for cable assembly components.
• Verify that cable assembly parts are set up correctly in the ERP system.
• Route and ensure drawings are signed off and submitted for final release.
• Ensure cable assembly cycle times are met or improved.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in CAD drafting, preferably in the manufacturing or fiber optic industry.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, including Visio.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to transition from design concepts to finished designs, including layouts and tolerance evaluations.
• Ability to follow established procedures to complete required cable assembly designs.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with ERP systems for managing cable assembly parts.
• Familiarity with fiber optic cable assembly processes.

Benefits

• Full-time position with expected hours of 40 per week.
• Competitive pay ranging from $20.00 to $25.00 per hour.