Mechanical Designer Drafter II AutoCAD
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Norwich, NY - USA
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Job Summary
Overview
The Mechanical Designer/Drafter II position supports mechanical design and drafting efforts for United States Navy submarine programs and Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUV)s. The Mechanical Designer/Drafter II develops and updates technical drawings and models conducts ship checks and assists with shipboard installation and mechanical design documentation in accordance with Navy DoD and company standards.
Responsibilities
- Conduct ship checks on United States Navy submarines to collect field data and verify existing configurations.
- Research submarine construction using ship construction drawings specifications and technical documentation.
- Collaborate directly with Mechanical Engineers to create 3D solid models supporting optimization of mechanical designs for shipboard installations.
- Develop 2D mechanical component and assembly-level drawings in accordance with applicable standards.
- Develop update and maintain Lists of Material (LOM).
- Support senior Mechanical Designer/Drafter personnel with development of shipboard installation and arrangement drawings.
- Apply mechanical drafting principles and engineering concepts to support design solutions.
- Implement Standard Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) practices in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards.
- Perform self-checks of drawings and models to ensure accuracy completeness and compliance prior to submittal.
- Participate in internal design reviews and incorporate review comments into assigned drawings.
- Maintain organized electronic design files and adhere to configuration management and document control processes.
- Communicate effectively with engineers designers and program team members to clarify design intent and task requirements.
- Track assigned tasks meet schedule-driven deliverables and provide status updates to senior design staff or project leaders.
- Follow company quality management system (QMS) procedures and support continuous improvement efforts.
- Comply with all safety security export control and confidentiality requirements when working in office shipyard and onboard environments.
Qualifications
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance.
- U.S. Citizenship is required for the purpose of obtaining and holding a U.S. security clearance.
- High School Diploma or GED plus a Computer-Aided Design/Drafting Certificate.
Experience Requirements
- 3 years minimum of business-related experience in one or more of the following:
- Creating 2D drawings using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software
- Creating 3D drawings using solid modeling design software
Technical Skills
- Developed understanding of mechanical drafting principles manufacturing processes and drawing conventions.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering sketches specifications and technical drawings.
- Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor is desired but not required. SOLIDWORKS experience is acceptable.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel Access and PowerPoint.
- Experience using Adobe PDF tools.
Physical Requirements
- Physically capable of conducting ship checks aboard United States Navy submarines.
- Comfortable working in confined spaces.
- Ability to climb vertical ladders ranging from 20 to 25 feet unassisted.
Work Environment
- Work may be performed in office shipyard and onboard submarine environments.
- May require travel to Navy facilities and shipyards.
Pay Transparency Statement
EEO Statement
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Microstation
- ASME Codes & Standards
- GD&T
- Layout Design
- CAD
- Autodesk
- Creo
- SolidWorks
- Drafting
- Autocad
- Catia
- Autodesk Inventor
About Company
AMERICAN SYSTEMS has been delivering IT and Engineering solutions to complex national priority programs since 1975. Our mission-focused approach ensures a trusted, collaborative partnership with our customers. Performance is paramount. We know what’s at stake. ®
