CAD Drafter/Modeler Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

CAD Drafter / Modeler Supervisor

Department: Engineering

Reports to: Director of Production Engineering

Location: Bremerton (this is not a remote job)

FSLA Status: Exempt

Schedule: Monday Through Thursday, Day Shift (four, ten- hour days)

Pay: $90 to 105K, DOE

Why work with us?

• Opportunity to work for a 100% employee-owned company.
• Collaborative work environment with a focus on professional development and continuous improvement.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package- including company paid Healthcare, Paid Time off, 401K and more!
• Contribute to providing first responders and the military with tools they need to save lives
• Four, ten hour day work week!

Why we need you and what you will be accountable for :

With a record backlog of boats to build, we need help drafting and modeling our amazing high-performance boats to get them ready for Production! You would lead and oversee drafting and modeling activities at SAFE Boats International. As a player coach, you will assign work, lead, direct and mentor other Drafters, and work closely with internal “customers” to ensure they have the information they need accurately and timely and will perform the work as well!

What you would be doing/responsible for :

• Supervises a group of 3-5 drafters/modelers.
• Assigns work, answers questions, troubleshoots and problem solves for their team.
• Ensures quality standards, deliverables, and schedules are met consistently
• Works closely with Leadership in other departments to ensure their needs are being met
• Recruits, hires, and conducts performance management activities for their team
• Approves timecards, time off, schedules- ensuring accuracy in payroll and appropriate coverage for the needs of the business
• Uses CAD software and established drafting standards to develop layouts, drawings, from 3D models generated by designers and engineers
• Develops and refines 3D models under with direction from designers and engineers
• Incorporates marked up corrections from internal and external customers
• Reviews and understands specifications
• Reviews, audits and updates BOMs to synchronize with CAD data
• Prepares shop drawings and work instructions
• Supports production through direct interaction for Q&A and problem solving
• Prepares Technical Data Packages for end users
• Reads, interprets, and applies SAFE Boats, Department of Defense, MIL-SPEC, and regulatory standards and customer supplied documentation
• Researches and keeps up with industry technology and trends.
• Suggests CI (Continuous Improvement) opportunities for their team and department
• As a member of the Leadership team, participates in meetings, presentations, and events representing their department.
• With the support and direction of the Director of Production Engineering, creates KPI’s for their department and measures regularly. Suggests improvements and conducts performance management as needed.
• Leads Department meetings

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong communication and technical skills with the ability to quickly grasp technical issues/concepts
• Strong analytical and interpretative skills
• Self-motivated, strategic thinker
• Leadership- Performance Management, Team Member coaching, directing/assigning work
• Communication- excellent written and verbal communication skills required

Ex perience & Education :

• Associate degree in CAD design or equivalent work experience
• Five years of experience in 3D CAD design and 2D drafting
• Experience in a Leadership or Supervisory role (two years)
• Knowledge of ANSI drawing standards
• Marine industry experience a plus
• Solid Edge experience a plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Physical Requirements :

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time

• Grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, crawling, repetitive motions, bending, climbing

• Listening and hearing ability and visual acuity

SAFE Boats International, LLC abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. SAFE Boats takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Participates in a Drug Free Business Policy, pre-employment Background checks and E-Verify. Must be eligible to work in the United States and be ITAR compliant. Applicants must be 18 years of age or over.