Company History
Established in 2010 in Deer Park, Washington, Knight Wall Systems Inc. (“KWS”) specializes in the design and manufacture of thermally efficient rainscreen attachment systems. Driven by innovation and high performance, our technologies have set new standards for the rainscreen and cladding industries, resulting in several awards such as Environmental Building News’ “Top 10 Green Building Products,” Readers’ Choice Award from Metal Construction News magazine, and two-time recipient of Architectural Record’s Record Products designations.
Our success depends on attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse workforce. While meeting industry and municipal standards is important, we aim to surpass them to ensure future growth and sustainability. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that mirrors the variety within our team, clients, and communities. Embracing diverse perspectives enhances our competitiveness, innovation, and overall success. We value the unique contributions of each team member and are committed to creating a collaborative, welcoming environment where everyone’s voice is heard and valued.
The Role
Our Engineering Drafter will create and manage the manufacturing/fabrication drawing files of KNIGHT WALL SYSTEMS™. This role requires a skilled professional to collaborate with architects and engineers, converting designs into technical plans.
Your Duties
- Prepare CAD drawings for projects from standard templates, blocks and models, based on input from the Project Manager.
- Work with engineering department on innovative, constructible and manufacturable design concepts and solutions.
- Address submittal reviewer comments on submittal documentation when applicable to drawings.
- Create and maintain standard templates, base files, blocks and models of components for fast and easy drawing creation or manipulation.
- Create fabrication drawings and models for shop floor.
- Manage drawing files and their organization.
- Learn and demonstrate an understanding of Division 7 commercial construction.
- Learn and represent technical data of KWS along with industry related products.
- Research and stay up-to-date with building codes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Your Experience
- Degree in Architectural Technology, Construction Management, Engineering or similar field, or 2-3 years of experience in Drafting or a combination of experience and education.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook; AutoCAD, Inventor/Solidworks, 3D Modeling, AutoDesk Revit.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be task oriented with organizational skills in order to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong desire to meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Prior experience working in construction or manufacturing industry, preferred.
Benefits
- Paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policies for employees
- Voluntary plans (health savings account, flexible spending account, long term disability, buy up life insurance, dependent plans)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays and paid sick leave
- Onsite gym
- Training and professional development classes
- Fully equipped breakrooms with snacks and Keurig coffee
- Fun monthly employee events
- And much more!
Candidate Accommodations
If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please notify Human Resources: hr@knightwallsystems.com.
Knight Wall Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture. KWS does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.
