Amerex - Mechanical Designer/Drafter

Thank you for your interest in a career at Amerex. Our company stands as a global leader in fire suppression products, driven by our commitment to our team members, communities, and customers. We embrace individual differences and actively recruit team members from diverse backgrounds and skill sets, irrespective of race, gender, or ethnicity. At Amerex, we are dedicated to continuous collaboration and innovation, striving to remain leaders in our industry.

Every position is rooted in a culture that aligns with eight guiding principles: Teamwork, Excellence, Communication, Leadership, Environment, Safety, Accountability, and Trust. These principles are the foundation of McWane, Inc. and serve as a compass, offering personal guidance to navigate daily work situations.

Overview

Responsible for creation and maintenance of part models, drawings, and attributes across PLM and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage ECN process for current and development products across Autodesk Vault and Microsoft D365 platforms.
• Modify part models using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Create and update part drawings and labels using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Create and manage Bills of Material.
• Update and maintain user manuals for new and existing products.
• Support requests from Sales/Marketing for reference or advertisement materials.
• Create rendered images using Autodesk 3ds MAX software or Autodesk Inventor.
• Create technical documents and instruction literature.
• Administer Autodesk licenses for the company and liaise with software providers as needed.
• High degree of attention to detail; demonstrates accuracy and self-directed, energetic, dependable, and thorough, with the ability to handle multiple responsibilities and tasks on a regular basis.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and complete timely.
• Ability to communicate well cross-functionally using Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams.

Required

• Associate degree in drafting, CAD, engineering technology OR relevant experience
• Knowledge of mechanical design principles and manufacturing processes
• Strong math and technical drawing skills

Preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Autodesk Design Suite, and Microsoft D365
• Proficiency in GD&T

Working Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and may involve exposure to moderate noise levels.

While conducting R & D efforts, this position may involve working with hazardous materials, and environmental changes (heat/cold).

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.