Design Drafter

Design Drafter – Switchgear Products   We understand the relationship between individual performance, customer satisfaction and Cooper's ultimate success. From engineering and manufacturing to sales and distribution, Cooper employees take pride in our reputation for quality and service. We work hard every day to keep Cooper brands at the top of their market.   As a recognized employer of choice, Cooper recruits and retains talented employees who are interested in making a long-term commitment to an organization that continually invests in the latest manufacturing techniques, new technology, and state-of-the-art equipment as well as its employees.   Cooper Power Systems, headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin, has twelve manufacturing facilities worldwide. Cooper Power Systems manufactures equipment, components, and systems for distributing and managing electrical energy.   Our products are used by electric utility companies to bring electric power to homes, industries, business, and institutions throughout the world. Cooper Power System's products include transformers, capacitors, voltage regulators, reclosers, and sectionalizers, distribution switchgear, transformer fluids, transformer components, protective equipment, and distribution automation equipment.   The technical skills, innovative thinking and the tireless dedication of the Company's employees around the world are among Cooper's greatest assets.   Cooper Power Systems, a $1 Billion division of Cooper Industries, has an immediate opening for a Design Drafter at our South Milwaukee, Wisconsin facility.     Position Title:  Design Drafter     POSITION OVERVIEW:   Product Designer is responsible for creating high quality custom designed products at a minimum cost while meeting and exceeding customer satisfaction. The Product Designer will utilize Autodesk’s AutoCAD and Inventor products as well as other business tools including SAP to communicate Product Definition requirements to the business.     KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:   Create custom product designs that meet customer requirements, and meet or exceed quality and cost targets. Create 3D models and drawings using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD. Create product Bill Of Materials and execute Engineering Change Requests, and enter into the ERP system (SAP). Review Design Specs to understand customer requirements, interact with Marketing and Proposals as required. Support manufacturing and resolve design issues for designs created. Continuously expand knowledge of custom distribution switchgear products. Complete design and information requests for Marketing, Proposals, and Service. Define and Implement process improvements that improve the efficiency of the Custom Engineering Team. Train less experienced designers on products, processes, and tools Position Qualifications:    Associate Degree in Mechanical or Electrical design 5+ years of product design experience with mechanical or electro-mechanical systems Proficient in 2D drafting, extensive AutoCAD experience is a plus Experience in 3D modeling, specifically Autodesk Inventor, is a plus Knowledge of industry recognize drafting and CAD standards Knowledge of power systems and / or industrial automation & controls is a plus Working knowledge of design for manufacturability, reliability, and serviceability Demonstrated ability to work in cross functional environment Good communication and interpersonal skills           Required Leadership Values & Competencies:   · Acts in an ethical and truthful manner, leading by example and earning the respect and trust of co-workers, customers, and other stakeholders · Sets aggressive targets, accepts consequences of actions, and holds others accountable · Meets the expectations and requirements of all customers by making customer needs a primary focus · Thinks globally about the entire business and committed to supporting the needs and goals of an integrated global organization · Seeks and promotes diverse perspectives which improve decision-making and increase innovation · Operates with a “one company” mindset and interacts effectively with associates above, below and across the organization to achieve results · Delivers commitments, producing work of the highest quality in a timely and effective manner · Plans and executes work that is accurate, complete and reliable · Deals respectively and fairly but decisively with difficult circumstances · Understands priorities and balances short-term and long-term requirements · Communicates openly and honestly in a clear and concise manner on an ongoing basis · Modifies plans to meet changed circumstances by being flexible and adaptive · Understands emerging trends, global shifts, consolidations, and new technology, eager to expand expertise on a continuing basis, and looks for external best practices to leapfrog the competition · Builds consensus and shares credit, working cooperatively and effectively with customers, suppliers and co-workers at all levels to achieve mutual objectives · Responds to real-world issues impacting the business as they arise and acts as a catalyst and leader of strategic and cultural change · Deciphers data and complex issues into clear, straightforward business strategies, using logic, experience, and judgment · Energizes and motivates all levels of the team or project members   Cooper Power Systems offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes a matching 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, and many other benefits.   Cooper Power Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer       LOCATION:  South Milwaukee, th 53172STATUS:  Full Time, EmployeeJOB CATEGORY:  EngineeringWORK EXPERIENCE:  5+ to 7 YearsCAREER LEVEL: Experienced (Non-Manager)EDUCATION LEVEL:Associate Degree REFERENCE CODE:389