Position Title: Draft Engineers
Most drafters never see what they draw come to life. Here, every drafter starts with a full shop tour and then watches their work get built, in a newly renovated facility that grew out of a downtown brownfield redevelopment. The Draft Engineers join a social draft room, working alongside a lead designer on 3D models and shop drawings for architectural wall systems. They interact daily with architects, engineers, and design consultants, as well as internal teams in manufacturing and project management.
This is a growing, family-owned company where people are known personally, and where the owners are invested in the local community and in bringing manufacturing jobs back to Allentown. The leadership is investing in the design and drafting group, and the paths beyond drafting are clear. The head of the department started as a drafter, moved into project management, and now runs both the drafting and engineering departments. Drafters can advance to designer, and the right person can move into project management, manufacturing management, or engineering. Start times are flexible, and work from home is available as needed for self-sufficient team members.
Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 / Year DOE
Draft Engineers Responsibilities - Create 3D models and shop drawings, including elevations, plans, sections, details, shop and field applied shapes, and schedules, that capture and communicate design intent for each project
- Produce a drawing or 3D view in a day, with details and dimensions added
- Provide drawing support to project engineers and the sales department
- Represent the design team at all project meetings
- Collaborate daily with external architects, engineers, and design consultants, and with internal manufacturing and project management teams
- Apply strong technical aptitude to produce accurate line work and error-free drawings
- Work within a collaborative draft room alongside the lead designer
- Support project schedules, which may occasionally require evening and weekend time
- Take on other duties as assigned
Draft Engineers Requirements - Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience as a drafter, with 2 to 5 years of relevant experience expected
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD
- Experience using 3D drawing tools such as Revit 3D, SolidWorks, or Inventor
- Ability to read architectural OR manufacturing drawings and internally developed shop drawings
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accurate, error-free work
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions with minimal supervision
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach
- Onsite attendance in Allentown, generally 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime depending on project demands
- An associate degree or equivalent relevant experience is preferred
- Autodesk Revit experience is preferred
- A mechanical or manufacturing background is preferred
Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with employee coverage fully paid by the company and the majority of spouse and dependent coverage paid
- Paid vacation, sick, and personal time, along with company holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with annual profit sharing based on company performance
- Annual profit-share bonus
- Flexible start times and work from home as needed
- Clear career paths from drafter to designer, project management, manufacturing management, or engineering
If you bring a drafting background, a sharp eye for detail, and an interest in seeing your drawings built and a path toward design, apply today.
