Mechanical Designer/Drafter

Oasys•Huntsville, AL

19h

About The Position

Mechanical Designer/Drafter OASYS, INC., a Leading-Edge Government contractor, is seeking applicants for a Mechanical Designer/ Drafter position to support our customer in Huntsville, Alabama. Summary Creates and modifies detailed drawings using CAD hardware and software from sketches, layouts or notes provided by engineering. Contributes design modifications to facilitate manufacturing operation or quality of product. Checks drawing plots versus the project input for correctness and conformance to standards. Works with design engineers regarding model accuracy, design, drafting standards and ECN/ECR documentation. May work with system management including file maintenance, backup and storage by performing the following duties. At this level, tasks and assignments tend to be general but may involve complex and/or non-routine assignments and duties are performed under limited supervision. Must be highly motivated, team oriented, quality focused and willing to work under schedule pressure. Essential Duties and Responsibilities may include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university, Associates Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 plus years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plan and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
SolidWorks Design software; SolidWorks 2023 is current SW of choice
MS Excel Spreadsheet software and MS Word Word Processing software.
Advanced skills in 3D solid Modeling/drafting using SolidWorks software
Advanced skills in 2D drafting using AutoCAD, SMAP 3D or DraftSight software
Advanced knowledge of conventional engineering drawing practices per ASME Y14 standards.
Intermediate knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5
Intermediate knowledge of machining operations and shop practices
Familiar with and working knowledge of PDM file manager SW.
US Citizenship.
Ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Certified SolidWorks Associate is a strong plus. required (in place or obtained within 6 months).
Active Government Security Clearance is not required
Ability to travel (domestically/internationally) approximately __ +/-10 _% is a plus
Basic Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen
Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP...)

Responsibilities

Designs major segments of complex subsystems.
Creates 3-D models of parts and assemblies using SolidWorks 2023 SW to develop a subsystem layout.
Prepares production drawings based on these models.
Applies knowledge of materials, finishes, welding, and other manufacturing processes to drawings.
Able to work within concept to and through manufacture environment
Able to integrate and package electro/mechanical enclosures
Able to perform Form, Fit and Function verification
Participates in design reviews.
Works closely with and communicate to engineers and manufacturing personnel to insure that all aspects of the design are understood.
Serves as liaison with operations during fabrication of parts to insure that all design issues are resolved and drawings are updated.
Performs tolerance analysis on mating parts to insure proper fit.
Applies knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) to designs.
MIL-STD, ASME, NAS and DOD standards apply.
Technically directs work and checks drawings of lower level drafters.
Provides expertise in CAD software for specific problem solving on a project
Daily availability to include evenings and weekends when necessary to reach goals/deadlines.
May be requested to work with AutoCAD or similar SW tools such as SMAP 3D and DraftSight in preparation of 2D drawings.
Willing to work overtime
Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.