On behalf of a leading medical technology company, an experienced technical drafter or product designer is sought for the creation and maintenance of technical documentation and design drawings.
Typical responsibilities:
Creating standards-compliant 2D manufacturing drawings and 3D models of parts and assemblies using CAD software.
Detailing and dimensioning designs with consideration of form and position tolerances.
Creating and managing parts lists and technical documents in the PDM/PLM system (e.g., SAP ECTR).
Performing change services on existing drawings and documentation.
Working closely with the development and production departments to ensure manufacturability.
Relevant technologies, tools or methods:
CAD systems: Siemens NX, SolidWorks, CATIA V5, Autodesk Inventor (depending on the client system)
PDM/PLM systems: SAP ECTR, Teamcenter, Windchill
Standards: Solid knowledge of relevant ISO and DIN standards for technical drawings, especially in regulated environments.
ERP systems: SAP S/4HANA
Typical KPIs or success metrics:
On-time delivery of drawings and documents.
Error rate in technical documentation (number of required revision loops).
Compliance with internal and external design and documentation standards.
Efficiency in processing changes (throughput time).
Key challenges, risks or specifics:
High demands on accuracy and completeness of documentation due to strict regulatory requirements in medical technology (MDR).
Full traceability of changes (version control).
Complexity of parts to be designed (e.g., freeform surfaces, complex assemblies).
Close coordination with various stakeholders (development, purchasing, quality assurance, production).
Concrete deliverables:
Approval-ready 2D manufacturing drawings and 3D CAD models.
Complete and released parts lists in the ERP system.
Updated technical product documentation.
Change logs.
Lessons learned / best practices:
A clear and standardized template management speeds up the creation process significantly.
Regular review meetings with production can prevent costly errors early.
Careful maintenance of master data in the PDM/PLM system is the basis for efficient collaboration.