Drafting/Detailing Manager

Summary:   

Under the direction of the Director of Mezzanine Engineering, the Drafting/Detailing Manager coordinates creation of approval and installation level drawings and detailed fabrication drawings of parts for structures from receipt of order through shop submittal.

Location:

Waukesha, WI

Job Duties/Responsibilities (The “What”):

• Plan, assign, direct and review work of Drafter/Detailers
• Coordinate schedule with Director of Manufacturing and Director of Engineering
• Complete drafting/detailing of orders for approval process or fabrication when workload dictates
• Complete employee performance appraisals
• Coordinate/Perform training of employees
• Develop goals and determine production standards for drafting/detailing department.
• Update detailing and product standards regularly based on internal and external requirements
• Perform back check of all drawings before final release to customer for approval or release for detailing for fabrication
• Perform periodic back checks of detailed orders for accuracy prior to release to fabrication
• Coordinate and lead Continuous Improvement projects and directives
• Work closely with fabrication shop staff to assure all drawing/file/NC file errors and omissions are resolved and documented on a priority basis
• Anticipates and troubleshoots areas of concern; resolves engineering and data file issues prior to fabrication
• Pro-actively identify issues and constraints within the process and work to resolve or minimize impact on the Company/Department
• Other duties as assigned

Leadership (The “How”):

• Lives and conducts business by a values-based “walking the talk”. Leads and maintains a high level of consistency between what is said, and what is done. Is committed to the “What” that needs to be done, and also the “How” — the manner in which it is accomplished.
• Is committed to employee engagement and fostering two-way dialogue and active communication with employee owners on all shifts. Is committed to a visible presence with all teams.
• Grasps the power of Employee Ownership, and can relate positively with Employee-Owners. Is able to coach, encourage, support, teach, counsel, correct, and hold accountable.
• Ability to lead and influence. Leads by example and models exemplary behavior, including emotional balance and maturity. Ego is appropriately in check.
• Supports the Guiding Behaviors (Accountability, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Engagement, Ethics, Shareholder Value, and Continuous Improvement) and understands their role in both the external competitive and internal employee-ownership arenas.
• Holds people in high regard. Gains buy-in from team members, is transparent, credible, and trustworthy. Has the courage to tell the truth, and is able to resolve conflict. Encourages skill development and learning.
• Believes that most people want to do a good job, want to be part of a successful company, and desire to make a contribution to that success in a meaningful way. These influence how the Leader interfaces with others and approaches business challenges.
• Committed to Lean and process improvement. Has a bias for action, is committed to Lean practices and discipline, works effectively with teams, is comfortable with data and utilizing it to influence business decisions.

Requirements:

• Minimum of an Associate degree in Engineering, Architecture, or similar with 10 years drafting/detailing experience.
• Minimum of 2 years management/supervisory experience of 5 or more direct reports, which has included (but was not limited to): coaching, training, interviewing, and on/off boarding recommendations.
• Working knowledge of drafting/detailing principals.
• 5 years experience in detailing in AutoCAD, version 2012 or later, is required.
• 5 years experience using Advance Steel 3D, Tekla, SDS/2 or equivalent 3D steel modeling software is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience with providing information for steel fabrication or manufacturing equipment utilizing CAD/CAM capabilities.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with Engineering,
• Sales/Marketing and Fabrication personnel.

Requirements:

• Minimum of an Associate degree in Engineering, Architecture, or similar with 10 years drafting/detailing experience.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% or more of the time.
• Open cube office work environment. Noise level — moderate.
• Ability to fluently communicate verbally and in writing in English.

Apply today by sending your resume to hr@wildeck.com

Wildeck, Inc.
PO. Box 89
Waukesha, WI 53187
Fax: (262) 549-1937
E-mail: hr@wildeck.com
Equal Opportunity Employer