Mechanical Designer/Drafter

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated • Huntsville, AL

3d

About The Position

The Mechanical Designer/Drafter creates and modifies detailed drawings from engineering sketches, layouts, and notes, and contributes design changes that support manufacturing operations and product quality. The role checks drawing plots for correctness and standards compliance, collaborates with design engineers on model accuracy and drafting standards, and supports engineering change documentation and CAD file management. Assignments may be complex or non-routine and are performed under limited supervision. The successful candidate is motivated, team-oriented, quality-focused, and able to work under schedule pressure.

The position designs major segments of complex subsystems, creates 3-D part and assembly models in SolidWorks 2023, and prepares production drawings. It requires applying knowledge of materials, finishes, welding, and manufacturing processes; supporting designs from concept through manufacture; integrating and packaging electromechanical enclosures; and performing Form, Fit, and Function verification. The designer participates in design reviews, coordinates closely with engineers and manufacturing personnel, resolves design issues during fabrication, and updates drawings. The role also performs tolerance analysis and applies GD&T and applicable MIL-STD, ASME, NAS, and DOD standards.

The position may technically direct and check the work of lower-level drafters and provide CAD expertise for project problem-solving. AutoCAD or similar tools, including SMAP 3D and DraftSight, may be used to prepare 2-D drawings. Evening and weekend availability may be needed to meet goals and deadlines, and overtime may be required. The role has no formal supervisory responsibilities, though it may provide technical leadership and training to lower-level designers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or an associate degree in a related field and at least 5 years of directly related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced 3-D solid modeling and drafting skills using SolidWorks.
• Advanced 2-D drafting skills using AutoCAD, SMAP 3D, or DraftSight.
• Advanced knowledge of conventional engineering drawing practices per ASME Y14 standards.
• Intermediate knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Intermediate knowledge of machining operations and shop practices.
• Familiarity and working knowledge of PDM file manager software.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks design software; SolidWorks 2023 is the current software of choice.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and other written information.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to use mathematical concepts including probability, statistical inference, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions in practical situations.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Certified SolidWorks Associate certification is required, either already held or obtained within 6 months.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to attain and maintain a government security clearance.
• Active government security clearance is not required.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends when necessary and willingness to work overtime.

Nice To Haves

• Certified SolidWorks Associate certification is described as a strong plus, with the posting also stating it is required in place or obtained within 6 months.
• Basic knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, or Kaizen.
• Knowledge of specific software such as design, analysis, or ERP tools.
• Ability to travel domestically or internationally approximately +/-10%.

Responsibilities

• Design major segments of complex subsystems.
• Create 3-D models of parts and assemblies using SolidWorks 2023 and prepare production drawings from the models.
• Apply knowledge of materials, finishes, welding, and other manufacturing processes to drawings.
• Support work from concept through manufacture.
• Integrate and package electromechanical enclosures.
• Perform Form, Fit, and Function verification.
• Participate in design reviews.
• Work and communicate closely with engineers and manufacturing personnel so all aspects of the design are understood.
• Serve as a liaison with operations during fabrication, resolve design issues, and update drawings.
• Perform tolerance analysis on mating parts and apply GD&T to designs in accordance with applicable standards.
• Technically direct work and check drawings of lower-level drafters.
• Provide CAD software expertise for project problem-solving.
• Use AutoCAD or similar tools such as SMAP 3D and DraftSight to prepare 2-D drawings when requested.
• Follow import/export requirements and consult facility import/export personnel as needed.
• Be available for evening and weekend work when necessary to meet goals and deadlines, and work overtime.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time