Director of Drafting
Department: Drafting
Location: Westfield
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: EVP or SVP of Sales
Storage Solutions is hiring a drafter/designer that possesses a strong background in AutoCAD, as well as the ability to review, understand and navigate drawings, and lead a team of Drafters. Past experience in 3D AutoCAD & other drafting software is beneficial. This position will include collaboration with the Director of Solutions Development, Sales Representatives, Project Managers, and other Drafters/Designers on a daily basis.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Set individual and team KPI’s for the team, including accuracy, efficiency and effectiveness measures, as well as hours spent on various activities
- Establish quality and quantity standards for the team
- Increase the level of sophistication of drawings based on best practices
- Review and implement potential new technologies to improve the project proposal and execution processes
- Develop processes to effectively communicate and balance priorities with all teams
- Produce accurate and timely drawings
- Revise drawings as requested
- Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs
- Work with mathematical and structural concepts
- Experience with permit submittal processes is preferred
- Good written and verbal communication
- Work overtime hours as needed based on project deadlines
- Conduct site visits to measure building layouts & review existing equipment designs
- Coordinate drafting schedules
- Draft company standard blocks and dynamic blocks
- Draft master floor layouts, 2D/3D layouts, elevation views
- Learn & utilize company owned slotting software
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
- Attention to Details
- Strong work ethic
- AutoCAD software knowledge
- Ability to create a 2D plan/top view & 2D elevation views
- Critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
- Experience in 3D Design/Drafting is a plus
- Ability to work individually without needing much support to perform job function
- BA/BS or equivalent experience
PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES
- Leadership
- Attention to Details
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to follow through with assigned tasks and complete them on time
WORK CONDITIONS
- Sitting in front of a computer for extended periods of time will be required
- Overtime will be required when needed
- Management potential
Why work for Storage Solutions?
Headquartered in Westfield, Indiana, Storage Solutions is an employee-owned company that has experienced stable growth for decades. The products and services we offer are in demand and the industry is continuously expanding.
Here are some of the benefits we offer:
- Generous paid time off policies
- Great medical, dental and vision plans
- HSA contributions
- A Variety of 401(k) options
- Short and long-term disability insurance policies
- Life insurance policies
Partner Testimonial
“Their knowledge of the equipment and how to set up a facility saved our project from potential disaster.”
– Foxconn