Schnell Industries is a fast-growing manufacturing company in Winkler, MB. In 2023 the company was purchased by the ownership of Elmer’s Manufacturing. Schnell is a successful, stable company with a culture of genuine community and a focus on personal and corporate growth.

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As a Drafter or Senior Design Drafter, you will collaborate with our design team to create detailed and accurate technical drawings for our manufacturing processes. This is a full-time, in office, permanent position, available immediately.

Create Technical Drawings: Develop accurate and detailed technical drawings and blueprints for manufacturing processes, including equipment, components, and assembly instructions. Ensure that all technical drawings and schematics are clear, high-quality, and meet industry standards.

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Bills of Materials (BOMs): Prepare and maintain detailed lists of materials, parts, and components required for production based on designs.

Model Equipment Designs: Use CAD software (SolidWorks) to create 3D models and prototypes of equipment and products.

Update Existing Drawings: Revise and update existing drawings and models to reflect design changes, improvements, or modifications.

Collaborate with R&D; and Drafting Team: Work closely with engineers, designers, and other team members to ensure accuracy and feasibility of designs. Ensure all designs meet safety, regulatory, and industry standards, including quality assurance guidelines. Assist production teams by providing accurate drawings, specifications, and clarification of design details during the manufacturing phase.

Review and Resolve Design Issues: Address any design issues or discrepancies that arise during the review or manufacturing process, proposing appropriate solutions.





Maintain Design Documentation: Organize and manage design documentation to ensure it is up-to-date and easily accessible for reference or revisions.

Participate in Design Reviews: Attend design review meetings to present work, suggest improvements, and incorporate feedback from team members or clients and update existing drawings and models accordingly. Support the development and refinement of new products and prototypes, ensuring all technical drawings align with product requirements. Must have a minimum of 2 years of proven experience in Design, with a minimum of 2 years of that experience in the Manufacturing Industry with good knowledge of manufacturing processes Hands-on experience with CAD software/SolidWorks Familiarity with hydraulic and electrical schematics for machinery or equipment is highly desirable.

Experience with Jigs & Fixturing is considered an asset Excellent professional and technical English writing and editing skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to understand complex technical concepts. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively. Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a collaborative team.

Must be willing and able to work in person at our Winkler offices to facilitate full team collaboration. Self-motivated with a passion for technical documentation and innovation. Competitive wages (Wage depends on experience and capabilities) Great advantages package (including Dental, Vision, Health, Life and Travel Insurance and more)

📌 Draftsperson - Full-time (Winkler)
🏢 Schnell Industries
📍 Winkler