Hammerton is a leading American designer/manufacturer of custom decorative lighting for the hospitality, commercial and residential markets. We are known as a major design innovator in our industry, and we’re rapidly growing. Our in-house blown and kiln-fired glass capabilities, combined with our expertise in metal fabrication and machining, make us uniquely capable of addressing the needs of the design industry’s most discerning clients. Hammerton lighting can be found in leading five-star hotels and resorts, award-winning restaurants and many of the most beautiful homes in North America.
The Sustaining Engineer/Drafting Intern position is responsible for creating CAD models and documentation in the development and/or improvement of Hammerton products to support manufacturing. Work may include modeling, testing, preparing product specific documentation for previously non-existent products, modifications of existing products, and developing tooling/fixtures necessary.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Update existing catalog product to current standard.
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Maintain manufacturing documentation of Hammerton fixtures for production using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
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Help create and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for components and finished assemblies.
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Modify existing product designs to improve manufacturability, reduce costs, or enhance quality.
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Implement tools or processes for various manufacturing departments.
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Communicate directly with the manufacturing floor to investigate drawing inaccuracies, production issues, determine root causes, and implement ideal engineering solutions.
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Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Requirements:
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Currently pursuing Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field.
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1-3 yrs SolidWorks or similar CAD software experience preferred.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrates a strong sense of innovation and ability to execute against new ideas.
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Clear and concise verbal and written communication is essential for this role.
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Comfortable working on projects mostly independently in a team-oriented environment.
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Must have mechanical aptitude and good spatial awareness to develop designs without construction conflicts.
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Collaborative team player who contributes positively to team culture · Receptive to direction and feedback, willing to follow established processes and procedures.
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Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic; comfortable taking on repetitive or routine tasks with consistency and care.
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Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across diverse colleagues.
Working Conditions:
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Approximately 90% desk/computer work.
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Moving about the building is a regular requirement to consult with sales and production teams.
