On behalf of a leading medical technology company, an experienced technical drafter or product designer is sought for creating and maintaining technical documentation and design drawings.
Typical tasks:
Create standard-compliant 2D manufacturing drawings and 3D models of parts and assemblies using CAD software.
Detail and dimension designs considering geometric and positional tolerances.
Prepare and manage bills of materials and technical documents in the PDM/PLM system (e.g. SAP ECTR).
Perform change services on existing drawings and documentation.
Work 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 customer 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 correction loops).
Compliance with internal and external design and documentation standards.
Efficiency in processing changes (turnaround time).
Key challenges, risks or specifics:
High demands on accuracy and completeness of documentation due to strict regulatory requirements in medical technology (MDR).
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 bills of materials in the ERP system.
Updated technical product documentation.
Change logs.
Lessons learned / best practices:
A clear, standardized template management speeds up the creation process significantly.
Regular alignment meetings with production can prevent costly errors early on.
Careful maintenance of master data in the PDM/PLM system is the foundation for efficient collaboration.