Design Drafter

Eaton's IS AER MSD division is currently seeking a Design Drafter. This is a hybrid opportunity based at our Orchard Park, NY facility.

Eaton Mission Systems specializes in the manufacturing of life saving devices, pneumatic systems, military and space applications.

The Design Drafter will participate in Integrated Product Team (IPT) efforts to design and develop new Eaton Products as well as deploy existing product variants. Products include but are not limited to Life Support Oxygen and Nitrogen Systems, On-Board Oxygen and On-Board Inert Gas Generating Systems, Oxygen Regulators, Portable Oxygen Systems, Cryogenic Coolers, Controllers, Diving Apparatuses, Releases & Restraints, Test Equipment.

The candidate will report into the Design Services Manager and work in conjunction with the Product Design team Manager, Design Engineers and Designers, in creation / revision of Models, Documents & Data. The candidate shall be capable of working with Engineering to develop less complex clean sheet designs. Assignments can range to moderate difficulty and may require judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations. The candidate will be expected to be proficient in SolidWorks and have working knowledge on PLM tools. These base tools are used in support of documentation packages, model-based manufacturing, additive manufacturing, assistance to existing product lines, bids & proposals. Mentoring and training new employees in completing assigned tasks is also part of the job. Additional duties may include continuous improvement tasks as well. Mission Systems Orchard Park is an AS9100 & ISO9001 Facility.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $63,749.00-$93,499.00. This position is also overtime eligible.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do:

• Perform modeling, packaging, detailing, and mechanical stack up tolerance analysis.

• Drive process improvements to quality and efficiency in the design process.

• Help with material selection, review & approval.

• Participate and assist senior designer(s) and lead engineers with preparation of design review packages (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, FDR, etc.) for internal/external customers and management.

• Participate and assist in reviewing legacy drawings and initiate transition to product lifecycle management tool (PLM).

• Supports Manufacturing and Production with Material Review Board issues.

• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions, including with external vendors.

• Participate and assist peer and senior engineers, the engineering test lab and production assembly personnel to verify and validate the designs to the various requirements, including through qualification and development testing.

• Generate layouts, drawings, and sketches for fabrication of Engineering Development, prototypes, and components for testing.

• Import and export 3D models that are not native to SolidWorks into existing designs as well as provide customers with Eaton's 3D models that are compatible with other CAD software systems.

• Possess capability to interpret complex design requirements from 2D sketches prepared by project/senior engineers.

• Utilize Eaton's standard drawing/modelling templates when creating new drawings or models. Must have ability to create and maintain drawing formats, templates, and symbols.

• Complete Bill-of-Materials within Manufacturing Enterprise System MRP to convey product requirements to organization.

Qualifications:

Required Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of an Associates Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Technology

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in commercial, aerospace or military product design

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future

• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

• No relocation is being offered for this position. Only candidates that reside within a 50 mile radius of Orchard Park, NY will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BSME/BSMT, BSEE/BSET from an accredited institution

• Five (5) years or more experience with Solidworks

• Ten (10) years or more with product design

Skills

• Advanced SolidWorks Training/Experience

• SolidWorks Certification - CSWP or higher preferred

• Intermediate machining knowledge

• Experience with Microsoft Office skills (WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

• Strong interpersonal skills (communication, motivation, team working).

• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

• Reporting clear, accurate and timely information

• Effectiveness and relevance of data maintained and reported

• Maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures

• Correctly assessing situations, problems and opportunities and comprehending the actions required

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