Drafter-CAD Operator IV

SAIC • Crane, IN

16d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an experienced CAD Drafter to provide technical and engineering support in Crane, IN. This role involves the development of new drawings for systems, fixtures, and components, as well as the management and modification of existing drawings to incorporate Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs). Additionally, this position requires the recreation of OEM drawings to incorporate ECPs when source files are unavailable. The selected candidate will design systems, fixtures, and components with attention to mechanical and electrical integration, modify existing drawings to include Engineering Change Proposals, and recreate original manufacturer drawings in cases where source files are not provided. They will perform detailed reviews of drawings created by other engineers, ensuring cost-effective manufacturability, compliance with standards, and overall accuracy. The role requires ensuring all drawings and designs adhere to industry standards, including ASME, IPC, and other relevant guidelines, and utilizing industry-standard drafting and engineering design software to develop and edit detailed mechanical and electrical drawings, delivering final products in editable native electronic formats. The candidate will also work closely with other engineers and project stakeholders to ensure successful design implementation and project execution.

Requirements

• A minimum of 4+ years of experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) modeling and drafting software.
• Proficient experience with GD&T principles, ensuring accurate specifications and design interpretation.
• Familiarity with ASME, IPC, and other relevant standard sets for the creation and verification of mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Skilled in preparing, reviewing, and managing drawings in native editable electronic formats, ensuring proper version control and traceability.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough quality reviews and make recommendations for design improvements regarding efficiency, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
• An Interim Secret clearance is required to start.
• Must have the ability to obtain and hold a finalized Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Solid Edge CAD software is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate mechanical and electrical system designs.
• Demonstrated ability to recreate complex original equipment manufacturer (OEM) drawings in the absence of native files.

Responsibilities

• Develop new drawings for systems, fixtures, and components.
• Manage and modify existing drawings to incorporate Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
• Recreate OEM drawings to incorporate ECPs when source files are unavailable.
• Perform detailed reviews of drawings created by other engineers, ensuring cost-effective manufacturability, compliance with standards, and overall accuracy.
• Ensure all drawings and designs adhere to industry standards, including ASME, IPC, and other relevant guidelines.
• Utilize industry-standard drafting and engineering design software to develop and edit detailed mechanical and electrical drawings, delivering final products in editable native electronic formats.
• Work closely with other engineers and project stakeholders to ensure successful design implementation and project execution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED