Product Design Technician

Job Description 

Creates preliminary product designs & costing information. Maintains fenestration systems through appropriate documentation. Provides information to other departments, vendors & customers. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for preliminary design of new fenestration products. 

• Modifies existing fenestration products. 

• Utilizes CAD Software to create & maintain various mechanical drawings. 

• Utilizes CAD Software to create & maintain various 3D drawing models. 

• Utilizes CAD Software to create & maintain various 3D drawing renderings. 

• Utilizes CAD Software to review & revise various mechanical drawings. 

• Releases approved drawings for internal VEKA usage. 

• Creates & maintains cutting formulas. 

• Creates & maintains bills of materials. 

• Maintains master profile chart. 

• Coordinates & creates 3D printed samples & prototypes. 

• Develops & maintains preliminary product costings  

• Maintains system fabrication manuals. 

• Interfaces with vendors & customers when appropriate. 

• Forwards drawings to vendors & customers. 

• Maintains product weight chart. 

• Provides interdepartmental support. 

• Assists on projects with vendors & customers. 

• Provides direction to and mentors CAD Operators. 

• Responsible for file maintenance. 

• All other duties as assigned. 

Skills: 

• Working knowledge of fenestration, fabrication & fabrication tooling 

• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, Excel & Word software. 

• Keeps current with the latest CAD Software & Design tools 

• Good verbal and written communication skills 

• Good documentation skills 

• Ability to work in cross functional environment 

• Ability to handle multiple priorities, results driven and self-motivated 

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills  

• Ability to think creatively about solutions and improvements with a logical and methodical mindset 

• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment 

• Flexibility in job responsibilities and assignments 

• Team oriented with excellent interpersonal skills  

• Ability to handle multiple priorities through excellent time management and organizational skills. 

• Accountability, assertiveness, dependability, and responsiveness are essential. 

• Ability to interact effectively at multiple levels in support of customer and vendor relationships. 

Education: 

• Associate’s Degree in CAD Drafting or Mechanical Engineering