DOWCO INC
Design Technician (Architecture)
Create prototype patterns of various products for a multitude of vehicles or customer items using one of many different methods to include scanning equipment, tracing outline of vehicle/item onto pattern material, drawing outline of pattern parts using drafting and drawing instruments (calipers, squares, straight edges and curved rules)
Complete all pertinent spec sheets and drawings
Take pictures/video of watercraft
Integrates innovation into design to come up with new and different products, or new methods in which to make products.
Produce cut pieces of prototype products using either current automated processes or manually cutting pattern out of fabric or other materials using scissors, electric fabric knife, etc.
Assemble or facilitate the assembly of prototyped products
Use knowledge of design and proto to develop best method to produce/assemble
Assemble/sew product prototype or assist personnel and provide direction on methods for assembly
Develop work instructions as needed to ensure consistent manufacturing methods on finished product
Perform "First Article" fit check. Document and coordinate any changes with Design and Manufacturing. Provide fit assessment and troubleshooting on prototyped items, and adjust to finalize approval of finished product
Travel to customer site and interface with customer to capture patterns, do fit checks, and make field fixes/adjustments.
Make/Mark up drawings of patterns to make sure all design details are documented and clear.
Obtain customer approval.
Perform light assembly work by hand and light equipment.
Work with leadership and teammates to coordinate sequence of product and discuss any defective or unacceptable goods to determine correct actions.
Strive to continuously improve processes, communications and efficiencies
Be an example of the "Dowco Values" in and outside of the workplace