BCforward
Designer/ Drafter
BCforward, Salem, Virginia, us, 24155
About BCforwardBCforward began as an IT business solutions and staffing firm. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers’ needs into a full service personnel solutions organization. BCforward’s headquarters are in Indianapolis, Indiana and also operates delivery centers in 17 locations in North America as well as Hyderabad, India and Puerto Rico. We are currently the largest consulting firm and largest MBE certified firm headquartered in Indiana. With 14+ years of uninterrupted growth, the addition of two brands (Stafforward and PMforward) and a team of more than 1400 resources our teams deliver services for multiple industries from both public and private sectors. BCforward’s team of dedicated staffing professionals has placed thousands of talented people over the past decade, with retention rates that are consistently higher than the industry average.Job Description
Designer/Drafter10/17/2016 to 04/16/2017Rate: $22.87/hr*** This is an entry level position. A two year associates degree will be fine, in any technical field, preference will be electrical or mechanical. ***The position is focused on the following skills:SAPPLMMicrosoft (Excel is the most used program from the Microsoft programs)AutoCad 2DDesigner/Drafter I is responsible for providing mechanical or electromechanical designs for new or existing products within a business segment. They may work independently or in conjunction with Engineers. Designers make required calculations to establish acceptable standards of performance, material/component selection, and type of construction. Work from specifications as to product requirements. May follow up construction and testing of prototypes, assisting with analyzing results and corrective redesign as required. Designers are expected to provide design solutions that meet standards for reliability, performance, cost, serviceability, and program delivery targets.Key responsibilities/essential functions include:Produce drawings, layouts, and/or diagrams from sketches, existing drawings, electronic images, design concepts and/or verbal instructions.Work with Engineers to capture and produce a design that captures all product requirements for either new or existing products.Use computer assisted design/drafting equipment and software to develop designs.Establish design standards, procedures and techniques to produce high reliability products (such as Design for Manufacturability and Design for Testability).Verify that all drawings convey accurate information.Ensure all necessary documentation is complete such as engineering prints, bills of materials, and related product specifications to allow successful transfer to manufacturing.Perform schematic capture duties such as maintenance of parts libraries and updating schematics or drawings in an organized and timely manner.Work directly with different business functions and team members to meet serviceability, functional and manufacturability requirements.Coordinate procurement of prototype material as well as oversee the build and verification of design.May work on design projects that reduce the cost of the product, as well as designing necessary equipment or fixtures that are needed during the new product development cycle or with installed base products.Required Qualifications:Associate’s Degree in Electronics, a technical degree from a recognized CAD training facility, or minimum of 2 years of design or drafting experience while possessing a high school degree/equivalent.Demonstrated ability to design conceptual models by using computer assisted design/drafting equipment and software, as well as being able to perform design analysis.Ability to receive and transmit drawings electronically.Demonstrated computer skill in both Microsoft Office and with Computer Assisted Design software and equipment.Demonstrated experience in gathering and defining customer requirements.Minimum one year of experience developing project plans and estimates and working with engineering teams.Excellent problem solving abilities using analytical skills.Takes initiative to contribute in design review meetings.Ability to work with mathematical concepts and use available technology to ensure accurate calculations.Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills for presenting, discussing, and documenting technical information.Ability to communicate using local language.Experience working with cross functional teams.Ability to meet reliability, performance, cost, serviceability, and delivery targets.If needed, interact with vendors and customers on engineering design issues.
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Designer/Drafter10/17/2016 to 04/16/2017Rate: $22.87/hr*** This is an entry level position. A two year associates degree will be fine, in any technical field, preference will be electrical or mechanical. ***The position is focused on the following skills:SAPPLMMicrosoft (Excel is the most used program from the Microsoft programs)AutoCad 2DDesigner/Drafter I is responsible for providing mechanical or electromechanical designs for new or existing products within a business segment. They may work independently or in conjunction with Engineers. Designers make required calculations to establish acceptable standards of performance, material/component selection, and type of construction. Work from specifications as to product requirements. May follow up construction and testing of prototypes, assisting with analyzing results and corrective redesign as required. Designers are expected to provide design solutions that meet standards for reliability, performance, cost, serviceability, and program delivery targets.Key responsibilities/essential functions include:Produce drawings, layouts, and/or diagrams from sketches, existing drawings, electronic images, design concepts and/or verbal instructions.Work with Engineers to capture and produce a design that captures all product requirements for either new or existing products.Use computer assisted design/drafting equipment and software to develop designs.Establish design standards, procedures and techniques to produce high reliability products (such as Design for Manufacturability and Design for Testability).Verify that all drawings convey accurate information.Ensure all necessary documentation is complete such as engineering prints, bills of materials, and related product specifications to allow successful transfer to manufacturing.Perform schematic capture duties such as maintenance of parts libraries and updating schematics or drawings in an organized and timely manner.Work directly with different business functions and team members to meet serviceability, functional and manufacturability requirements.Coordinate procurement of prototype material as well as oversee the build and verification of design.May work on design projects that reduce the cost of the product, as well as designing necessary equipment or fixtures that are needed during the new product development cycle or with installed base products.Required Qualifications:Associate’s Degree in Electronics, a technical degree from a recognized CAD training facility, or minimum of 2 years of design or drafting experience while possessing a high school degree/equivalent.Demonstrated ability to design conceptual models by using computer assisted design/drafting equipment and software, as well as being able to perform design analysis.Ability to receive and transmit drawings electronically.Demonstrated computer skill in both Microsoft Office and with Computer Assisted Design software and equipment.Demonstrated experience in gathering and defining customer requirements.Minimum one year of experience developing project plans and estimates and working with engineering teams.Excellent problem solving abilities using analytical skills.Takes initiative to contribute in design review meetings.Ability to work with mathematical concepts and use available technology to ensure accurate calculations.Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills for presenting, discussing, and documenting technical information.Ability to communicate using local language.Experience working with cross functional teams.Ability to meet reliability, performance, cost, serviceability, and delivery targets.If needed, interact with vendors and customers on engineering design issues.
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