Job Description:
Smart People. Smart Ideas. Smart Choice.
MTS is a leading global supplier of test and simulation systems. Formula 1 teams, leading automotive and aerospace companies, and the world's top researchers in materials and seismic engineering all rely on our systems to determine product reliability and ensure compliance with quality standards. Check out some of our amazing technology here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXOsvWpTHH4
We're looking for a Mechanical Drafter in our Structural Test division to prepare clear, complete, and accurate design documentation that supports the sale, manufacture, and service of our components, products, and systems.
What You'll Do:
Work from notes, verbal instructions, sketches, drawings, or engineering specifications to prepare working plans, layouts, and detailed drawings
Review designs and help resolve details not fully defined, determining the best combination of preliminary information and contributing data for the final design
Develop specifications, designs, or drawings using engineering principles and established MTS standards, procedures, and instructions, following MTS best practices in the design, layout, and documentation of custom and standard products
Provide the required level of documentation for custom or standard projects, including models, drawings, assemblies, and Bills of Materials using the CAD system, following MTS CAD Best Practices for model creation, drawing creation, file management, and revision control
Verify completed work by checking dimensions, Bills of Materials, materials, quantities, processing information, and adherence to best practices
Make reasonable and sound decisions to meet budgets and deadlines, and provide scheduling, costing, and technical updates to internal departments and external vendors
Resolve mechanical and fabrication problems with designed or purchased parts, ensuring changes are documented per engineering change procedures
Develop and maintain effective communication and working relationships across all levels of MTS, providing regular status updates to project team members and supervisors
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or apparent
What You Bring:
High School Diploma or GED plus an Associate's degree or vo-tech certificate in drafting, design, industrial design, industrial engineering, electronics, or technical illustration and 2 years of drafting/design experience, or 6 years of relevant drafting/design experience
Ability to perform detail and layout work on CAD, with willingness to learn other computer skills related to documentation
Working knowledge of the design process, with the ability to do simple layouts and details and resolve routine questions, referring more complex issues to higher levels
Ability to work under limited supervision, selecting from a variety of established procedures to accomplish assigned tasks
Strong working relationships across all levels of employees, with sound decision making to prioritize work and meet deadlines
Experience with SolidWorks, SAP, SolidWorks PDM, and Microsoft Office Suite preferred
Best in Class Benefits:
Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance: http://myitwhr.com/
HSA/FSA with a company match
Income protection benefits
Industry leading 401(k) plan
Paid time off
Parental leave
Matching gift and volunteer program
Get Involved and Give Back:
MTS supports Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that bring people together to share experiences and ideas, and we're committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute their talents. Through the ITW Hearts Giving Hope Program, employees also have the chance to give back and support families in our communities.
Physical Demands (U.S. Only):
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the…