Drafter

Drafter Position

Eaton's ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Drafter. The position will be based at our facility in Greenwood, SC.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $56000 - $83000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What You'll Do

Job Summary: Provide product application support with minimal direction to interpret customer drawings and specifications for quotation, manufacturing or related product; interact with order engineers, sales force, and customers on job specific details such as on-board approvals and witness tests, provide coordination for technical guidance to production personnel as appropriate; support order engineering and manufacturing for order related needs as well as customers and field sales personal with regard to product information and drawing details.

Job Responsibilities: • Serve as the primary technical liaison between customers, sales, engineering, and manufacturing, providing expertise on product applications, performance, specifications, and design capabilities. • Maintain current knowledge of product engineering technologies, industry trends, competitor capabilities, and market conditions to support business objectives and customer needs. • Support field sales efforts by developing technical documentation, competitive analyses, product information, training materials, and customer presentations to enhance sales performance. • Act as a technical advisor to Customer Order Entry (COE), drafting, manufacturing, quality, and MOL teams by providing guidance on product design, engineering requirements, and order-related issues. • Review and evaluate customer specifications and order documentation for completeness and accuracy, ensuring proper assignment, processing, and resolution of order-related activities, including special orders, turnbacks, and priority requests. • Coordinate and assign engineering and drafting workloads while supporting drafting personnel through training, mentoring, and development of new team members. • Provide technical support to manufacturing operations by creating and maintaining production drawings, assisting with shop requests, and resolving complex product and design issues. • Support system and design enhancement initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to address process improvements, technical requests, and operational challenges. • Serve as backup support for drawing management, loading/linking processes, and other critical departmental functions to ensure business continuity. • Represent the engineering team in cross-functional meetings and collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve customer concerns, quality issues, and technical challenges. • Conduct customer and employee training sessions, product demonstrations, and technical presentations as needed. • Perform other related duties, special projects, and continuous improvement activities as assigned.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:• Associate's degree from an accredited institution • Minimum experience 3 years of experience in drafting, manufacturing, or industrial environment • Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Skills

• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively convey technical information both verbally and in writing to customers, team members, and cross-functional stakeholders. • Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and support peers and product engineers on products, processes, and order-related activities. • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify root causes, develop corrective actions, and implement effective containment plans. • Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. • Collaborative team player who works effectively across departments to resolve issues, support customer needs, and drive successful outcomes. • Adaptable and customer-focused, with a willingness to travel (up to 10%) to support field measurements, customer troubleshooting, and business needs.