On behalf of a leading medical technology company, we are looking for an experienced technical draftsman or product designer to create and maintain technical documentation and engineering drawings.
Typical responsibilities:
Create standards-compliant 2D manufacturing drawings and 3D models of parts and assemblies using CAD software.
Detail and dimension designs, taking form and position tolerances into account.
Create and manage bills of materials and technical documents in the PDM/PLM system (e.g., SAP ECTR).
Carry out revision services on existing drawings and documentation.
Work closely with the development and manufacturing departments to ensure producibility.
Relevant technologies, tools, or methods:
CAD systems: Siemens NX, SolidWorks, CATIA V5, Autodesk Inventor (depending on 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 implementing changes (turnaround time).
Key challenges, risks, or specifics:
High demands on the accuracy and completeness of documentation due to strict regulatory requirements in medical technology (MDR).
Seamless traceability of changes (versioning).
Complexity of parts to be designed (e.g., freeform surfaces, complex assemblies).
Close coordination with various stakeholders (development, procurement, quality assurance, manufacturing).
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:
Clear, standardized template management significantly speeds up the creation process.
Regular alignment meetings with manufacturing can prevent costly errors early on.
Careful maintenance of master data in the PDM/PLM system is key to efficient collaboration.