CAD Drafter

Benefits

• 10 Paid Holidays
• Flex Fridays
• Health Insurance
• 401(k) matching

Amphenol Fiber Systems International (AFSI) is a full service fiber optic company specializing in the fabrication an manufacture of fiber optic connectivity products and systems.

Our commitment to technical excellence makes us an industry leader in proficing sophisticated products and professional technical assistance in the fiber optic industry.

AFSI, located in Allen, Texas, has and will continue to base its strategy on technical and application support, quality assurance, product performance and value.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION : The Computer-Aided Drafter and Detailer is responsible for creating drawings in the development of new products and the improvement of existing products.

Develop and prepare designs, piece part and assembly drawings.

Essential Functions :

• Update existing drawings
• Conceptualize design solutions to given or stated requirements
• Research and analyze problems and initiate recommendations and develop possible design solutions for implementation
• Work with manufacturing engineering and operations to ensure the sufficiency of drawing's detail (Bills of Material, special notes / instructions, standards) which facilitate manufacturability
• Order, assemble and enable the testing of new products
• Solve design related problems with respect to performance, producibility and product delivery
• Soft skills : AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Visio
• Possess good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Liaison with engineering personnel
• Able to move from design concept to finished design, including layouts and tolerance valuations, and detail drawings.
• Ability to learn and execute established procedures and programs
• Able to follow established procedures to complete required cable assembly designs
• Prepares layouts, assembly, and detail drawings for fiber optic cable assemblies based on inputs from Sales / customer
• Update drawings per customer's request (As-built and Engineering change notices)
• Work with component engineering to obtain models for cable assembly components
• Analyzes various design requirements and recommends possible solutions or alternate constructions
• Verify that cable assembly parts are setup in company ERP system
• Route and ensure drawings are signed off and submitted for final release
• Ensure cable assembly cycle times are met or improved

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Ability to read (write and speak in English) and interpret assembly drawings from internal and customer specifications
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints
• Proficient in SolidWorks
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Strong understanding of best practices in customer service
• Strong team player

Required Education and Experience :

• One to two years of college or trade school education in engineering drawing / CAD design
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for formal training.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident to satisfy AFSI ITAR requirements

Amphenol Fiber Systems International is a proud Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.