Drafter - White Bear Lake, MNFull-Time

Competitive salary based on experience

BENEFITS

Smarte Carte Inc. offers competitive pay, and outstanding benefits including; Group Health Insurance; Medical & Dental, Company Paid Life Insurance, Company Paid Short-Term Disability, Matching 401k, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Wellness Reimbursement Program and More!

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Smarte Carte, Inc. is the leading concessionaire of self-serve vended luggage carts, electronic lockers, commercial strollers, wheelchairs and massage chairs, as well as other passenger and guest services.

Smarte Carte is headquartered in St. Paul, MN and has operations in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Sweden, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore

BASIC FUNCTION

Provides mechanical, electrical, and graphical drafting support, including all documentation, required for engineering company projects. Works with Product Data Management (PDM) systems to manage Bill of Materials (BOM) and Solidworks. This position will need to demonstrate an ongoing investment in the transition from Microsoft Dynamics NAV to NetSuite ERP.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Utilizes CAD system to create new designs, detailed drawings, weldments, and assemblies.

Works from sketches, written instructions and verbal instructions that may require interpretation on an independent basis.

Performs mathematical calculations as required.

Exercises independent judgement in selection of scale, views, and dimensions on drawings.

Interact with engineers, designers, vendors, or parts catalogs to gain additional information as required to complete projects.

Works with Engineering Change Requests (ECR) and Engineering Change Orders (ECO).

Works with Product Data Management (PDM) system to manage Bill of Materials (BOM).

Works with documentation coordinator to ensure that information is entered into parts master and bill of material system.

Records statistical data for analysis of the design/drafting functions continuous improvement plan.

Troubleshoot and repair problems with CAD software and hardware.

REQUIRED SKILLS

The successful candidate should demonstrate the following competencies:

Communication: Strong oral and written communication skills

Results Oriented: Fosters a sense of urgency, effectively solves problems, takes initiative, and concentrates his/her efforts on the achievement of results, task completion and work performance.

Continuous Learner: Open to learning within NetSuite and building that skillset.

Initiative: Takes the lead on moving things forward; surfaces concerns and resolutions; manages resources effectively

Collaborative: A team player, receptive to ideas from others. Shares information and keeps partners informed. Works effectively with others to identify and resolve issues.

Organization: Can manage multiple projects at the same time and prioritize; meet established deadlines. Excellent time management skills.

Mathematical skills: Compute mathematical formulas to find correct dimensions.

EXPERIENCE

3 - 5 years as a CAD drafter or equivalent work experience

Experience with Solidworks modeling

Basic knowledge of typical industry related Drafting Standards, Design Specifications, Engineering Standards, Industry Standards, and Product Lifecycle Management related Policies-Procedures.

EDUCATION

A two-year degree in drafting, or a related field, from an accredited institution

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Solidworks Certifications (CSWA) or CSWP/CSWE

PHYSICIAL REQUIREMENTS

Sit and stand for long periods of time

Prolonged computer work

WORKING CONDITIONS

Standard office environment

Experience

Required

Solidworks modeling

3 - 5 years: CAD drafter or equivalent

Education

Required

Associates or better

Skills

Required

Prioritizing

Multitasking

Time Management

Collaboration

Decision Making

Computer

Problem Solving

Communication

Behaviors

Required

Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Required

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

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