Design Draughtsperson

The Design Draughtsperson will detail engineering of designs (including concept designs), and makes drawings for production and assembly of machinery (AGV) components and infrastructure.

The Design Draughtsperson will assist the mechanical engineeringwith the mechanical designas well as prepare and check assembly and fabrication drawings. The Draughtperson will assist the department System Engineering in making design drawings.

The Design Draughtsman will work as part of a project team, participating in all aspects of the planning, design and production of engineering designs and equipment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:-

· Work within the day to day QA requirements and procedures of the Company

· Preparation of design and fabrication drawings to current standards

· Fill in technical details using drawings, rough sketches, specifications and calculations made by engineers

· Detailed design and drawings of AGV (automatic guided vehicle) components

· Drawing and designing of infrastructure components

· Maintaining data in our PDM system, and archiving and administration of drawings

· Input to proposals and marketing work in support of engineering and related product lines. Support sales department with concept renderings of 3D models

· Support engineering projects, products and equipment as required

· Delivery of drawings and BOM to support both purchasing and assembly

· Assist with the preparation of reports and design calculations, and assist with control of aspects of engineering projects with regard to technical matters

· Compile work instructions for assembly and service technicians

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

· Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.

· Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.

· Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

· Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

· Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

· Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

· Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

· Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

· Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

· Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Education and/or Experience

MBO+ level in engineering or a demonstrated equivalent level of competence (or equivalent) is required; 1-3 years experience in a similar environment or field; relevant experience working on machinery and/or industrial automation is preferred; experience of designing equipment including mechanisms is essential

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Reasonable level of written and spoken English is required, and a good level of spoken and written German would be advantageous

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have complete knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and, PeopleSoft, as well as working knowledge of Solidworks 2016. Experience of AutoCAD and 3D CAD are preferred.

Essential Job Functions

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 essential function