Mechanical Drafter

CPV Manufacturing CAD Technician

Do you enjoy working with CAD and updating drawings and specs? Do you enjoy focusing on the details with an eye on Quality? If so, this may be the opportunity for you. CPV Manufacturing is an industrial valve manufacturer located in Kennett Square, looking for someone to focus full time on updating drawings and procedures. Every US Naval Aircraft Carrier and Nuclear Submarine is outfitted with our products, so our standards are high.

Essential Duties:

• Update and create new 3D models and drawing from paper and AutoCAD files, using SolidWorks
• Conversion of legacy drawings and designs to new company standards
• Maintain Company files for documents, drawings, and designs
• Modify and revise existing 3D drawings to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems
• Complete drawings and related paperwork for Engineering Change Notices (ECN) and Engineering Change Review (ECR)
• Perform flow and stress analysis calculations for various product applications
• Develop, organize, maintain, process and track engineering documentation and project deliverables through storage locations, logs and trackers
• Generate and distribute performance metrics reports (e.g., overdue items, document status) for management and project stakeholders
• Release engineering documentation pertaining to ECR/ECN/DCN processes into the organization EDM and MRP (Infor) systems, storage data bases or physical files
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to expedite document approval through the specific workflows (ECR, ECN, DCN) and resolve discrepancies. Ensure proper workflows are followed
• Manage engineering documentation (drawings, reports, specifications, redlines, as builds) through the entire lifecycle ensuring version control, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards (ISO/QMS/Regulatory Requirements) so that only approved revisions are used in production
• Administer vendor and customer documentation, ensuring timely receipt, indexing, and integration into project databases and other storage locations
• Implement in company MRP system (Infor) new part numbers as required
• Generate new designs and drawings for New Product Development using company CAD Software SolidWorks
• Perform other related tasks to achieve engineering department success as requested

Qualifications:

• Experience: 2 - 5 years' experience as a draftsperson in a related field
• Education: Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field preferred but not required
• Working knowledge SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD system required
• Familiar with ASME Y14 series or other drafting standards
• Experience with fluid power or fluid control systems are a plus
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
• Understands GD&T symbols and can demonstrate competency
• Detail oriented with strong technical writing skills
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), CAD Files Management, and Adobe

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate on experience
• Generous paid time off plan and 10 paid holidays
• 401k match up to 6%
• Major medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Education Reimbursement program