Design Drafter - PlayCore

Summary

The Design/Drafter will create detailed technical drawings and plans for manufactured products suited for outdoor recreational spaces - including playground equipment, outdoor fitness, site furnishings, etc. - ensuring compliance with safety standards and design specifications. Responsibilities include collaborating with PlayCore Innovation and various stakeholders across brand teams to develop precise CAD drawings and Installation Sheets, reviewing designs for accuracy, and making necessary revisions. The ideal candidate will have experience in Autodesk Inventor software, a strong understanding of engineering principles and a desire to work with prototypes. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a team environment are essential for success in this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Promotes the Company's mission and values-based culture through the successful development of new products.
2. Maintain our process and drawing criteria. Create and maintain manufacturing drawings.
3. Create and maintain installation sheets including, parts lists, written installation instructions, material specifications, visual attachment and footer details used for field installation, CNC programming files.
4. Be knowledgeable of standards to maintain function, fit and then form as required.
5. Coordinate with the different departments for CNC programming.
6. Work with Designers and Drafters to maintain quality drawings and Installation Sheets.
7. Other duties may be assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Competencies

• Analytical Decision-Making
• Communication
• Learning & Development
• Planning & Organizing
• Professionalism & Integrity
• Risk-Taking/Creative Thinking
• Teamwork & Relationship-Building
• Results Orientation

Education and/or Experience

• Associate's degree in Drafting and Design with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
• Must have strong mathematical and numerical skills

Travel

Minimal travel required (less than 25%)

Communication Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety standards, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence as well as be able to speak effectively before groups of employees and customers of the organization.

Reasoning Ability

Must have the ability to timely define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Computer Skills

• Knowledge of AutoDesk Inventor and understanding of how to create 3D models, AutoDesk Fusion preferred
• Knowledge of AutoDesk Vault software helpful
• Extensive computer experience with a basic knowledge of 2D and 3D design and drafting visualization, experience with Solidworks and AutoDesk Fusion a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of 3D printing and file preparation

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently walk and sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or listen.
• The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. (50 pounds is the max)
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, except in the manufacturing environment where PPE may be required.

PlayCore and its family of brands considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.