CAD Drafter

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At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

The CAD Drafter will utilize AutoCAD 2022 to provide preliminary design and drafting support for Factory Engineering, focusing on Architectural, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines. This role includes assisting in the preparation of supporting documents for capital investment proposals in collaboration with factory and Group Engineering teams. The CAD Drafter will need to be proficient in AutoCAD 2D, 3D, and Autodesk Inventor, enabling the creation of industrial drawings for equipment tooling, layouts, process flow sheets, P&IDs, and fabrication details. Additionally, the CAD Drafter will prepare specifications to meet comprehensive design responsibilities and may work with BIM360 and AutoCAD Construction Cloud (ACC). The ability to assemble bid packages following AIA specifications and execute small projects is essential. Willingness to travel to other factory and vendor locations is required, with travel expectations of 10-20%.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that factory key drawings are kept up-to-date and properly archived the factory or site.
• Support the factory engineers and operations teams in establishing layouts and flow sheets during the conceptual and basic design phases of projects related to new products, new process lines, and line improvement projects.
• Propose and define different alternatives to support the Early Management principles.
• Supports the engineers or other factory functions with technical concepts and basic design for operational projects, including machine or tooling design using AutoDesk Inventor to support Early Management principles.
• Updates and coordinates technical guidelines and specifications related to drawings.
• Maintain and ensure standards for engineering drawings are consistently applied in the factory in accordance with Group Engineering drawing standards.
• Provide training to factory engineers or any third party contractors engaged in the preparation of factory project or operational drawings.
• Must be willing to travel to other Nestlé factories and vendors sites as required to support resident factory project requirements.
  
  

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College degree in a related field preferred
• Professional certification in industrial design/drafting, specifically using AutoCAD.
• Technically competent and highly proficient in AutoCAD 2D/3D to help support Early Management principles.
  
  

EXPERIENCE:

• 4 - 6 years of experience in industrial design preferred.
• Work experience in a TPM environment is preferred.
• AutoDesk Inventor or AutoCAD factory design suite experience is a plus.
  
  

SKILLS:

• Familiarity with applicable hygiene details for food plant design.
• Ability to prepare architectural, mechanical, and electrical designs, in terms of layout, code requirements and specifications.
• Familiarity with multiple engineering discipline coordination, planning and execution.
• Strong drafting and documentation skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment as well as cross-functionally across divisions.
• Work sequence-planning skills.
• Work within multiple teams.
• Good conceptual and technical problem solving skills.
• Proficiency in using MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Web-based programs
  
  

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It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [email protected] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

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