Mechanical Drafter

3 weeks ago


Birmingham, United States Storyteller Overland Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: Starting @ $62,oooo + Profit-Sharing Bonus + Rewards

Our Culture:

We are proud to have a values-based culture, which means we focus less on rules & transacting and more on values & transforming. Our goal is to create workplaces and spaces where great people can do great things in order to thrive and flourish both professionally and personally. 


Role Overview: 

As a Mechanical Drafter you will assist in the daily operations of Storyteller’s Design and Engineering team. You will take full ownership of design challenges and see them through to resolution as they are your own, while being a superior brand ambassador of our reputation within our vibrant community of vanlifers, adventure seekers, and outdoor enthusiasts.  


General Responsibilities:

  • Create and modify SolidWorks part, drawing, and assembly files,
  • Work with design and engineering teams to model various vehicle components, prototypes, and production support equipment,
  • Create manufacturing and inspection (QC) prints for new and existing parts,
  • Organize file and folder structure through model year changes, revisions, and updates,
  • Track and manage revisions for various supplier and vendor parts,
  • Enter part, assembly, and drawing data for vehicle BOM,
  • Reverse engineer supplier parts when CAD data is needed,
  • Assist with R&D vehicle assembly as needed,
  • Contribute to the overall success of the design and engineering team by co-elevating  with all team members through collaboration, cooperation, and camaraderie,
  • All other duties as assigned. 


Work Location:

  • In Office @ 109 West Park Drive, Birmingham, AL 35211


Work Schedule:

  • Flexible: Typically Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 


Qualifications/Skills:

  • SolidWorks Design Experience
  • General understanding of drafting standards
  • Comfortable with Solidworks Weldments and Sheet Metal functions
  • Familiar with sheet metal manufacturing “best practices”
  • MS Office or G Suite familiarity
  • Aptitude for learning new things quickly, High level of attention to detail,  and good problem solver
  • Strong data entry practices, communication skills, and active listener skills
  • Exhibit patience while being a Juggler of many tasks simultaneously well


Education and Experience: 

  • 2+ years of SolidWorks Modeling including sheet metal and weldments
  • 2+ years of SolidWorks Drafting experience
  • Familiarity with MS Office and G Suite
  • Prior experience working in or around manufacturing
  • Proven track record of working in a fast-paced, high-stress position that requires high levels of attention to detail
  • Associates degree in Drafting or a Drafting Certificate preferred
  • SolidWorks Certifications preferred (CSWE, CSWP, CSWA)