At Kingspan Light + Air, we’re proud to offer innovative high-performance fenestration products that meet the needs and wants of our customers. We are currently seeking a Drafting Manager.

The Drafting Manager has oversight responsibility for all drafting activity inside and outside the company. This includes hands-on supervision and scheduling of the drafting group.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and assist with, preparation of all drawings, BOM’s, data entry, and project specifications while ensuring internal and external quality control.
• Work directly with project managers to schedule orders into the drafting department for submittals and production package.
• Hold weekly order review meetings with sales/drafting/production departments to discuss and plan for upcoming orders, and any problems that need to be resolved.
• Coordinate and provide drafting support on all product lines to meet quality, on-time delivery, and customer expectations. This includes floor support as well as accurate drawings, job bill of materials, and methods of manufacturing for factory personnel.
• Communicate with reps, architects, and contractors as needed for clarification of customer needs. Resolve drafting related job problems with internal and external customers.
• Coordinate training of new and existing employees in correct drawings, bill of materials, and methods of manufacturing required for the business integrated system.
• Support the sales department on technical issues relating to all product lines, troubleshoot problems in the field and factory, develop solutions, create easier methods and search for improvement.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of outside engineering consultants working on behalf of KLA.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Yes, responsible for leading a team of design drafters.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• An undergraduate degree in mechanical or architectural design, along with production engineering is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to stay current with drafting and manufacturing engineering technology
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings.
• Knowledge of Autodesk and Solid Works programs.
• Knowledge of drawing standards, or designing projects from conceptual ideas.
• Ability to understand design loading and structural calculations.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail, prioritize work, and coordinate various activities.

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 essential functions.
• The physical demands are office work and those tasks that might reasonably be expected of factory and project oversight. If travel is required, then the physical demands include the rigors of travel.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lake Forest, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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