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LOCAL CANDIDATES IN THE STATES OF MO or KS - Daily commute to Olathe, KS

Position Summary:

The Mechanical Drafter is responsible for the manufacturing and assembly of diesel and natural gas-powered generator solutions in a cost-effective and timely manner while fulfilling quality standards. Review work instructions, build product per specifications and within tolerance, complete all clean-up and housekeeping procedures, and comply with all quality, safety, work rules, and regulations. Specializing in Nesting design.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read Mechanical blueprints and produce mechanical drawings reflecting modifications to equipment or in-house produced equipment.
• Routine (blanket work orders) duties and repair
• Maintain 5S directives and participate in continuous improvements.
• Assist in the design and development of mechanical engineered devices, equipment, or systems using established criteria or specifications.
• Assist in the inspection and evaluation of mechanical engineering projects and resources.
• Identify mechanical engineering problems and recommend corrective action.
• Review technical mechanical engineering project design documents, computations, and submittals.
• Prepare technical mechanical engineering reports and studies with completeness, technical adequacy, and adherence to the prescribed format of reports.
• Work with other electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to develop integrated solutions
• Produce/modify complex nesting and documentation using NC Express and Autodesk Inventor, utilizing Hipower Standards of Procedure and Protocol to ensure the best quality efficiency for our manufacturing department
• Produce/modify drawings and documentation using Autodesk Inventor, using our standards to ensure the best quality designs for our manufacturing department.
• Analyze and interpret mechanical system/subsystem requirements and specifications.
• Assist with the development of new product offers to meet market needs.
• Provide input and support to manufacturing design/discussions/decisions.
• Work with vendors and sourcing to define technical requirements for the product/components
• Prototype sheet metal parts and assemblies to prove concepts and reduce design risks.
• Create and store nesting in automated manufacturing systems
• Accurately use and read various measuring devices (tape measures, rulers, vernier calipers, etc.).
• Be flexible to an ever-adjusting workflow, based on deadlines and changing priorities, while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy. Each day will come with its own diverse challenges.
• Regular attendance and maintaining a good attendance record are essential functions of the job.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, including working alongside other personnel in factory conditions to troubleshoot problems.
• Rapidly compute sheet metal formulas and calculations to develop and design detailed specifications for components of machinery.
• Iteratively improve designs to pass functional design verification, safety, and UL/CSA validation testing.
• Perform troubleshooting at the component and system level.
• Verify, document, and assemble prototypes per design requirements. Identify and present improvement opportunities for quality, delivery, and product cost.
• Generate engineering change orders to release components and assemblies, make improvements and clarifications, and reduce opportunities for errors.
• Redesign assemblies for better performance, lower cost, UL/CSA compliance, and/or elimination of obsolete or at-risk components.
• Determine root causes, document, and propose solutions for internal and external non-conforming components and assemblies.
• Work closely with other engineers, prototyping, product engineering, and sales in a team environment.
• Contribute to the maintenance of the Quality Management System through the correct execution of its functions and/or activities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Quality Management System
• All other requests that will help to maintain the efficiency and effectiveness of daily operations, including the training of other related personnel
• Any other job-related duties as assigned.

Competence, Skills, and Abilities:

• Associate degree in Drafting or Engineering Technologies or minimum 2 years’ equivalent experience, with professional references required.
• 1+ years of CAD Modeling (2D, 3D), required.
• Medium to proficient in AutoCAD
• Experience in 3D CAD design (Autodesk Inventor is preferable).
• Flexible, able to adapt to changing situations and learn new things.
• Medium to Expert on Microsoft Office products, i.e., Word, Excel, Access, etc.
• Ability to create new and interpret existing geometric drawings/models.
• Proficient working knowledge of laser, punching, and waterjet machines is preferred.
• Proficient working knowledge of bending machines is preferred.
• Standard oral / written communication skills.
• Ability to focus on multiple assignments at a single time (multi-task). Basic materials knowledge (plastics, metals, rubbers).
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Hipower Systems provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce, and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employees’ activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity, or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits:

• Medical insurance. (Shared 80/20% / 78%/22% Dep.)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Supplemental coverages (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospitalization)
• Basic Life insurance of $50,000 paid by the company
• Voluntary Life up to $300K, $100$ guaranteed
• Flexible spending account
• Dependent Care account
• Short-term Disability insurance paid by the company
• Long-Term Disability insurance paid by the company
• Employee assistance program (EAP) paid by the company
• 401(k) + up to 5% matching (100% vested from day 1)
• Paid time off (120 hours 1/1st - 12/31st)
• Paid Parental leave (2 weeks)
• Paid Bereavement leave (3 days)
• Paid Judy Duty (up to 5 days)
• Referral program ($1,000)
• Employee of the month bonus ($500)

Education:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Drafting or Engineering Technologies or

Experience:

• AutoCAD: 2 years (Required)
• Autodesk Inventor: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 2 years (Required)
• Mechanical design: 2 years (Required)

Work Location:

• In person at Olathe, KS