Designer/Drafter

About You:

In this technical role, the designer/drafter will be responsible for creation, maintenance and updates to Vital design documentation.   Working directly with the manufacturing and engineering teams, this role will provide input and feedback on designs and determine how best to represent design requirements on drawings and specifications.  Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with the development of templates, standards and best practices for drafting and design documentation, creating, reviewing and releasing design documentation, maintenance of 3D files in the Solidworks PLM system, converting 2D designs into 3D models for suppliers, initiating and implementing change orders as well as assisting in the development of work instructions for these activities. 

What you’ll do:

• Generate manufacturing and assembly drawings from Solidworks 3D designs, including Bills of Materials;

• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing Teams on Design and Manufacturing 3D/2D documentation of microfluidic consumable designs and integrated instrument and module designs;

• As a Subject Matter Expert in design documentation and GD&T, collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers to effectively convey design and QC requirements to suppliers via engineering documentation;

• Work with Quality Assurance to ensure drawings meet regulatory and quality standards before release

• Work with Manufacturing and Design Engineers to create and implement Change Orders to resolve design issues and implement design improvements; 

• Participate in developing drafting and drawing templates, standards and best practices;

• Work with supply chain management personnel and suppliers to review designs and documentation for purchased items;

• Assign Vital part numbers and create specification documents for new parts and materials.

What you need:

• Associate’s degree in a technical field;

• Demonstrated experience with Catia V5/3DX and Solidworks 

• Familiarity with Drafting, Part Design and Generative Shape Design Modules in Catia

• Expertise in GD&T

• Familiarity with version control in CAD models and drawings, within a PLM system

• Prior experience with drafting, including knowledge of annotations, drawing views, detailing and dimensioning

• Technical knowledge of metal, plastics, textiles, foam, fasteners and hardware

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;

• Clear communication skills, both verbal and written;

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and activities

• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and participate on multi-disciplinary teams.

What would excite us:

• Experience with Boolean operations in Catia is a plus

• Familiarity with basic molding tools and processes

• Machining background or knowledge

• Experience with Engineering Change Orders and managing changes in a controlled environment

• Background in medical devices and familiarity with regulatory standards such as ISO13485

• Prior experience with single use cartridge fabrication and assembly processes would be welcomed;

• An appreciation of puns!