Design Drafter

Avion Solutions • Corpus Christi, TX

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Avion Solutions Inc., a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking candidates for a Design Drafter to support the Army Maneuver Air Directorate Readiness Engineering Division. This position is located in Corpus Christi, TX. The role involves supporting the Center for Repair Engineering and Technology Evaluation (CREATE) Lab repair development and reverse engineering efforts utilizing advanced metrology and additive manufacturing equipment. The Design Drafter will work in a team environment with close coordination between engineers, programmers, analysts, and management, and must remain informed on emerging technologies and best practices to improve development processes continuously. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining 3D models and 2D drawings of mechanical parts and assemblies, creating graphics for technical publications, and following established end-to-end digital-to-physical workflows. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of three (3) years of hands-on experience with: 3D scanning/modeling/metrology for inspection and reverse engineering.
• Reverse engineering – ability to convert scan data into 3D CAD models.
• Additive manufacturing – 3D printing, slicing software.
• Repair development, prototyping, and technical data package generation.
• SolidWorks.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain/maintain a DoW security clearance.
• Must be able to travel up to 15% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• AS or higher degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Drafting Technology, or Mechanical Design.
• Experience with Cura, Zeiss Quality Suite, Creaform.OS 2, Geomagic Design X, advanced inspection software such as GelSight Mobile, and/or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, and fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Support the Center for Repair Engineering and Technology Evaluation (CREATE) Lab repair development and reverse engineering efforts utilizing advanced metrology and additive manufacturing equipment.
• Work in a team environment with close coordination between engineers, programmers, analysts, and management.
• Remain informed on emerging technologies and best practices to improve development processes continuously.
• Create and maintain 3D models and 2D drawings of mechanical parts and assemblies
• Create graphics for technical publications
• Follow established end-to-end digital-to-physical workflows, from 3D scanning to technical final part inspection, and physical-to-digital, from 3D scanning to technical data package generation.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree