On behalf of a leading medical technology company, an experienced technical draftsman or product designer is sought for creating and maintaining technical documentation and design drawings.
Typical Responsibilities:
Creating standard-compliant 2D manufacturing drawings and 3D models of components and assemblies using CAD software.
Detailing and dimensioning designs while considering shape and position tolerances.
Creating and managing parts lists and technical documents in the PDM/PLM system (e.g., SAP ECTR).
Carrying out change services on existing drawings and documentation.
Close collaboration with 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 correction loops needed).
Adherence to internal and external design and documentation standards.
Efficiency in implementing changes (throughput time).
Key Challenges, Risks, or Specifics:
High requirements for accuracy and completeness of documentation due to strict regulatory requirements in medical technology (MDR).
Complete traceability of changes (versioning).
Complexity of components 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:
Clear and standardized template management significantly speeds up the creation process.
Regular coordination meetings with production can prevent costly errors early.
Careful maintenance of master data in the PDM/PLM system is the foundation for efficient collaboration.