Purpose

The ETS CAD Designer 2 role within the Engineering Technical Support (ETS) department supports EFCO's worldwide operations by creating, maintaining, and improving the technical documentation with minimal supervision that enables accurate manufacturing, efficient warehousing, and consistent product delivery. This position ensures that standard product drawings, both for warehouse use and manufacturing, are accurate, up to date, and aligned with engineering standards.

In addition, the role serves as a key technical resource who coordinates with cross ‑ functional teams, resolves design issues, and helps improve drafting standards and digital delivery processes. The position also contributes to team development by providing training, guidance, and support to junior drafters, promoting consistency and quality across the drafting function.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Drawings (35%)

• Create, maintain, and deliver EFCO's worldwide Standard Product Warehouse Drawings for product identification and general use.
• Collaborate with ETS team members, Distribution team members, Product Engineers, and others to execute required changes Assist and explore alternative digital delivery methods.

Manufacturing Drawings (25%)

• Create, maintain, and deliver EFCO's worldwide Standard Product Manufacturing Drawings per Standard Change Requests and New Product Development.
• Collaborate with ETS team members, Product Engineers, and others to execute required changes.
• Assist and explore alternative digital delivery methods.

Project Coordination and Communication (10%)

• Serve as a key contact for project-related questions.
• Support drawing clarity, schedule awareness, and internal alignment by applying strong organizational awareness.

Design Adjustments and Problem-Solving (10%)

• Identify and resolve design issues.
• Apply sound judgment and creativity to deliver solutions that align with project needs and EFCO standards.

Training and Mentorship (10%)

• Support onboarding and technical growth of junior drafters.
• Promote consistent drafting practices and professionalism across the team.

Standards Improvement (10%)

• Contribute to the review and improvement of EFCO's drafting standards and procedures.
• Ensure accuracy and responsibility in documentation and process updates.

Additional duties may be assigned to meet organizational goals and priorities. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, to meet organizational goals and priorities.

Core Competencies

• Technical Skills: Proficiently uses job-specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively.
• Creativity: Generates innovative ideas and solutions to improve outcomes or processes.
• Organizational Awareness: Understands the company's structure, priorities, and how decisions impact the broader business.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a respectful approach to all work and interactions.
• Responsibility: Takes ownership of actions, tasks, and outcomes; follows through on commitments.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree or equivalent required.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of drafting or engineering experience. Customer/job site experience a plus.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in 3d Modeling Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software. Familiarity with database systems preferred.
• Other Requirements: Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication documents. Basic mathematical and mechanical aptitude. No travel required.

Working Arrangement

• This role will work 100% onsite at our Des Moines, IA office.