Design Drafter – Mechanical Designer (NWS 00928)

North Wind Group•Livermore, CA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

North Wind Services (NWS) is seeking a Designer Drafter – Mechanical Designer to support the Integrated Engineering and Design Group within the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED) of the Engineering Directorate. This group supports the LLNL Strategic Deterrence (SD) program, including Weapon Technology Engineering (WTE), and other programs. Projects involve sophisticated designs requiring fast-paced, highly skilled employees. The role involves applying innovative technical expertise to create original design solutions for diverse engineering projects and complex design problems, supported by documentation and calculations. The position requires independent judgment, decision-making based on complex data analysis, and adherence to laboratory policies and industry standards. The role reports programmatically to the Program Leader and administratively to the DTED Group Supervisor. Flexibility for overtime, shift work, and weekends may be required. Successful candidates will be employees of NWS supporting Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in Livermore, CA, and will need to meet pre-employment requirements including background investigations for Department of Energy clearance.

Requirements

AS degree, or equivalent with applicable experience in the mechanical engineering field.
Working knowledge of developing design concepts with a broad background in various project-related sub-disciplines.
Experience within the scope of conception, design, fabrication, materials, and prototyping projects from start to finish.
Demonstrated ability to analyze tolerance stack-ups.
Advanced knowledge of 3D CAD modeling of design concepts using PTC Creo.
Advanced knowledge of the standards, procedures, and techniques related to drafting including ASMEY14.5M Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing standard.
Experience working as a member of a project team with engineers, scientists, designers, high-level technicians, and coordinators.
Ability to present concepts and ideas in a clear and coherent manner in both verbal and written form to peers and managers and to small and large groups as needed and required.
Ability to independently solve problems and achieve results on schedule.
Skills in Microsoft software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
US citizen, at least 18 years of age.
Able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/engineering technology or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Applied experience with the Pro-E Mechanical/Creo Simulate performing engineering analysis (FEA, thermal calculations).
Significant experience making independent, fundamental decisions regarding a variety of technical problems.
Advanced knowledge in engineering analysis, design, fabrication, assembly techniques and materials, material properties, and manufacturing methods.
Applied experience with PTC Windchill.
Experience in reviewing and verifying the accuracy of work performed by peers and other engineering disciplines as needed.

Responsibilities

Perform development, concept, and completion of detailed designs of hardware and equipment, high vacuum, precision manipulation, optomechanical sensor systems, sensor payloads, and other mechanical applications for a variety of mechanical instruments and apparatus.
Apply advanced knowledge of 3D CAD modeling of design concepts using PTC Creo.
Provide advanced conceptual designs and layouts; generate fabrication, assembly, and installation drawings; develop other documentation for all design.
Present designs and participate in formal design reviews.
Advise in the design, fabrication, and installation of hardware.
Review and approve drawings for accuracy, completeness, form, fit, and function.
Perform detailed interference and tolerance stack-up analyses to validate form, fit, function, and cost optimization of each design; understand and demonstrate competence with engineering formulas and calculations.
Perform additional job duties as assigned.