U103 CADD MECH DSGN DRFTR

Northrop Grumman•Sunnyvale, CA

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, the CADD Mechanical Design Drafter works under the general direction of the Engineering Drafting Manager to perform 3D CADD solid modeling and develop 2D drawings, applying knowledge of mechanical design principles. The role works with limited technical guidance from engineering, takes assignments from supervision or a drafting lead, and carries work through to completion on the employee’s initiative. Work is subject to standard engineering review and approval. This is a union-represented position. The drafter collaborates with engineering and drafting personnel, supports engineering changes and documentation control, and uses PLM tools to manage CADD data and related documentation. The position also provides guidance and assistance to lower-classified drafting and technical personnel as needed. The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, but may change according to business needs and candidate availability.

Requirements

Associate degree in CAD/drafting or a closely related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus 2 years of relevant experience; alternatively, an additional 2 years of relevant work experience using CAD may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Proficiency in NX CAD.
Satisfactorily pass the job code-level examination or assessment, with a minimum score of 75% combining written and NX CAD proficiency components, and a minimum score of 70% on GD&T fundamentals.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Four years of experience as a CAD Mechanical Design Drafter.
Working knowledge and understanding of GD&T and drawing/drafting standards, including ANSI Y14.5M, Mil Spec, and the Drafting Standard Manual.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with engineering and drafting personnel and to collaborate, coordinate, and follow project activities through completion with a high degree of accuracy.
PC and Microsoft Office proficiency.
Knowledge of engineering change processes and documentation control.

Responsibilities

Create concise and complex parametric solid models and drawings in CADD software that meet engineering requirements, including creating and constraining features using a sketcher or equivalent.
Communicate and collaborate with engineers and drafting personnel to clarify requirements and resolve issues.
Plan and prioritize work to meet multiple deadlines while maintaining organized models, files, and documentation.
Incorporate design intent into solid models by managing parent/child relationships, assigning functional relations, and using simplified representations, reference sets, layer settings, or similar functions.
Apply drafting fundamentals, including orthographic views, standard dimensioning, scaling, and correct use of English and metric units.
Prepare drafting time estimates based on project schedules and resources.
Maintain and follow project work plans to complete design and drawing packages on time and within available resources.
Follow established engineering change and documentation-control processes.
Prepare Engineering Revision Notices and assist the Design Engineering team with drawing revisions and required documentation.
Use Teamcenter PLM tools to create, manage, revise, and release CADD data and associated documentation.
Ensure drawing and model structure meets engineering parts-list requirements.
Apply working knowledge of machinery and mechanical components to modeling and detailing.
Complete work to required quality standards and agreed schedules.
Maintain GD&T/CADD certification and take and pass written tests satisfactorily.
Perform work of equal or lower code level as required.
Provide guidance and assistance to lower-classified drafting and technical personnel as required.