Design Drafter Spectrum Aquatics

Who We Are

Spectrum Aquatics has manufactured swimming-pool equipment in Montana for more than 45 years. We help build communities through play and recreation - in the most fun environment: water. Our team values quality practical improvement collaboration and people who take pride in work that is both accurate and useful.

Why This Role May Be a Great Fit

• You may thrive in this position if you naturally:
• Notice small details others may miss and prefer to get the design right before it reaches production.
• Enjoy focused technical work with clear standards measurable requirements and defined deadlines.
• Use logic calculations and research to make sound design decisions.
• Take ownership of assignments work independently and follow through without losing sight of team priorities.
• Ask thoughtful questions document decisions and communicate clearly when specifications are incomplete or conflicting.
• Value consistency and quality while still looking for a better more efficient way to work.

What You Will Do

• Use SolidWorks to create concept models and translate approved concepts into accurate detailed production drawings.
• Design and draft custom and standard products in accordance with company drafting standards.
• Coordinate with architects engineers customers and internal partners to confirm product and structural requirements.
• Calculate dimensions material requirements weight limitations and equipment needs.
• Prepare and review sketches with the engineering team before developing final CAD designs.
• Identify potential manufacturing or operational issues and revise designs to improve function quality and manufacturability.
• Ensure final designs comply with applicable regulations specifications and quality standards.
• Create and maintain build books product manuals diagrams layouts and step-by-step production documentation.
• Generate and review bills of material for accuracy and completeness.
• Review peer drawings and designs for completeness consistency and accuracy.
• Support sales with product specifications and custom-order questions and assist engineering with new-product development and product improvements.

What You Bring

• Hands-on proficiency with SolidWorks or comparable computer-aided design software.
• Working knowledge of building manufacturing or production processes.
• Ability to interpret drawings specifications measurements and technical requirements.
• Strong spatial reasoning mathematical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to organize multiple assignments and meet deadlines without compromising quality.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the judgment to clarify requirements before proceeding.
• A collaborative professional approach when working with engineering production sales customers and outside partners.

What Success Looks Like

• Drawings models bills of material and build documentation are complete accurate and production-ready.
• Design risks or missing requirements are identified early and resolved before release.
• Internal partners receive timely reliable technical support and clear documentation.
• Standards are followed consistently and process-improvement ideas are practical and well considered.