Job Details
Workforce Solutions partners directly with teams looking to hire top talent. We are currently working with a family-owned manufacturing company looking for an experienced Drafter to join their Madison, WI team.
What's the role?
The Drafter Engineer is a key position that drafts and engineers point-of-purchase displays, retail store fixtures, and related items that exceed customer expectations. In this position, the team member will create rough sketches, CAD layouts, and notes and then create detailed plans using AutoCAD or SolidWorks to facilitate concepts into manufacturing. The main objectives of the role include:
- Take designs, concepts, sample layouts, and create engineering drawings.
- Use computer software to generate new drawings.
- Figure out the size and fit arrangement of consumer products.
- Evaluate design ideas to work with in-house manufacturing based on aesthetics, human factors, usability, functionality, durability, and cost.
- Decide manufacturing processes and materials.
- Participate in the quoting process by providing product specifications and manufacturing process.
- Review quotes for accuracy.
- Manage proto-typing with a "hands-on" approach until the product is ready for manufacturing.
- Support questions that may arise in manufacturing.
- Work closely with other departments (purchasing, manufacturing, and customer service) and suppliers to reduce costs and improve quality and lead times.
- Effectively communicate on a technical and non-technical level with members of other departments, suppliers and/or customers.
- Create material takeoffs according to sketches or engineering specifications.
- Research and specify materials to be used on products.
- Interact with Design and Engineering to ensure the bill of materials is accurate and up to date. Review and audit BOMs to ensure they reflect the latest manufacturing practices.
- Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data affecting engineering and manufacturing procedures.
- Assist in maintaining document control and producing bills of materials using Excel.
- Create manufacturing instructions.
- Modify and revise engineering to manufacturing processes to reduce production challenges.
What experience and skills do I need to be successful? - A degree in drafting, graphic design, engineering, or related field; equivalent work experience will be considered.
- 1-3 years of experience in product design and engineering.
- Developed skills in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
- Experience in furniture and/or cabinet design, retail design, or merchandising is a huge plus.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Great Perks and Benefits: This position pays an hourly wage with a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, 401k with employer match, and voluntary supplemental insurance.
What will my schedule look like? This salaried role generally works onsite during office hours Monday-Friday 8a-5p.
What types of products are being designed and manufactured? For over 40 years, the company has been manufacturing retail store fixtures and point-of-purchase displays. They cater to a wide range of industries including stationery, gift, housewares, home appliances, and sporting goods. The company is an industry leader in designing and manufacturing quality fixtures and displays for consumer products and is proud that its products are made in America! The company is unique because most processes are done in-house with a variety of materials. Processes include large format printing, silk screening, CNC machining, vacuum forming, edge banding, finishing, plastic fabrication, custom/studio work, assembly and packaging, warehouse, and shipping.
So how can I be considered for these opportunities? The first step is applying with your resume. Qualified candidates will then complete a phone screen, followed by an interview with the company.
What else are you hiring for? See all our openings at or reach out to our Lead Recruiting Partner, Kayla Schaller-Greenwood, on LinkedIn.