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Wire Harness Drafter

Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc

Des Plaines, ILFull-time$65–90K/yrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$65–90K/yr
Location
Des Plaines, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc is hiring a Wire Harness Drafter. Kranze Technology Solutions is seeking an experienced drafter/designer to support the wire harness team. This full-time position involves creating new designs and maintaining existing products at the KTS facility in Des Plaines, IL. The role requires proficiency in CAD tools and the ability to interpret electrical schematics.

Key focus areas include Create and revise wire harness drawings, installation drawings, and schematics using CAD tools, Develop 2D and 3D CAD models of harness routing within assemblies based on engineering input, and Generate detailed drawing packages including harness formboard drawings, wire lists, and connection tables.

Successful candidates bring Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Drafting or Engineering Technology, Security Clearance Eligibility (U.S. Citizenship Required), and Four+ Years CAD Experience with Wiring in Defense/Aviation/Automotive. Important skills include Create Wire Harness Drawings, Revise Wire Harness Drawings, Create Installation Drawings, Revise Installation Drawings, Create Schematics, and Revise Schematics. Preferred (not required): Aerospace/Military Standards, SAE AS50881, Wire Harness Routing, and Electromechanical Designs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Create Wire Harness DrawingsRevise Wire Harness DrawingsCreate Installation DrawingsRevise Installation DrawingsCreate SchematicsRevise SchematicsCAD ToolsDevelop 2D CAD ModelsDevelop 3D CAD ModelsGenerate Detailed Drawing PackagesHarness Formboard DrawingsWire ListsConnection TablesInstallation ViewsRouting PathsDesign Minor ComponentsModify Existing DesignsWork From Engineering NotesWork From SketchesWork From RedlinesWork From Preliminary DrawingsRead Electrical SchematicsInterpret Electrical SchematicsRead System DiagramsInterpret System DiagramsZukenSiemens NXCreoAerospace/Military StandardsSAE AS50881Wire Harness RoutingElectromechanical Designs

Qualifications

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or Related FieldUnited States Citizenship4+ Years Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Experience With Wiring in Defense/Commercial Aviation or Automotive FilesIPC/WHMA-a-620 Certified

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

KTS is seeking an experienced drafter / designer to support the wire harness team in creating new designs and maintaining existing products. This is a full-time position at the KTS facility in Des Plaines, IL.

Responsibilities:

  • Create and revise wire harness drawings, installation drawings, and schematics using CAD tools.

  • Develop 2D and 3D CAD models of harness routing within assemblies based on engineering input.

  • Generate detailed drawing packages including:

  • Harness formboard drawings

  • Wire lists and connection tables

  • Installation views and routing paths

  • Design minor components or portions of major systems and modify existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations

  • Work from engineering notes, sketches, redlines, and/or preliminary drawings to create or modify designs

  • Work with multiple organizations in the company to include, but not limited to, engineering, quality and operations/manufacturing

Required Qualifications:

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field

  • Ability to obtain Security Clearance, for which the United States Government requires United States citizenship

  • Minimum of four years of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) experience with wiring in the defense/commercial aviation or automotive files

  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and system diagrams

  • Proficiency in CAD tools such as Zuken, Siemens NX, Creo, or other related tools

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with aerospace/military standards such as SAE AS50881

  • Experience with wire harness routing in electromechanical designs

  • IPC/WHMA-A-620 certified

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. As required by law in this state, the estimated salary range for this position is $65,000-$90,000 and represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect. We tailor our offers within the range based on organizational needs, internal equity, market data, geographic zone, and the selected candidate’s experience, education, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process.

Benefits

Kranze Technology Solutions is proud to provide extremely competitive benefits to all full time employees including:

  • Comprehensive Leave Plan (Paid Time Off)

  • Comprehensive Health Care package including Medical, Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account (HSA), and more

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Paid Overtime

  • Flex Time and Flexible Scheduling

  • Opportunities to travel

  • Tuition Reimbursement options

  • Casual work environment

About Kranze Technology Solutions

We are part of SPX Technologies’ Communication Technologies platform in the Detection & Measurement business segment. KTS is focused in the defense industry specializing in Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) systems, digital interoperability and networking, and program support for the US Navy, US Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. We provide hardware and software product development, systems integration, system test and evaluation support, modeling and simulation analysis, and other engineering services to support the Warfighter.

Each team member has significant opportunities to solve a variety of complex technical challenges in small teams while working hand in hand with our defense customers.

KTS is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other segmenting characteristics protected by law.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to:

Human Resources

847-737-7299

[email protected]

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