Mechanical Designer / Drafter - AutoCAD

AMERICAN SYSTEMS•Norwich, CT

32d•$27 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Designer/Drafter supports mechanical design and drafting for United States Navy submarine programs and Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs). The role develops and updates technical drawings and models, conducts ship checks, and assists with shipboard installation and mechanical design documentation in accordance with Navy, DoW, and company standards. The position is 100% onsite, with work in office, shipyard, and onboard submarine environments and possible travel to Navy facilities and shipyards.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of War (DoW) Secret Clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance.
High school diploma or GED, plus a Computer-Aided Design/Drafting Certificate.
At least 3 years of business-related experience in creating 2D drawings using CAD software and/or creating 3D drawings using solid modeling design software.
Developed understanding of mechanical drafting principles, manufacturing processes, and drawing conventions.
Ability to read and interpret engineering sketches, specifications, and technical drawings.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Experience using Adobe PDF tools.
Physically capable of conducting ship checks aboard United States Navy submarines.
Comfortable working in confined spaces.
Ability to climb vertical ladders ranging from 20 to 25 feet unassisted.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor is desired but not required; SOLIDWORKS experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

Conduct ship checks on United States Navy submarines to collect field data and verify existing configurations.
Research submarine construction using ship construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Collaborate with Mechanical Engineers to create 3D solid models supporting optimization of mechanical designs for shipboard installations.
Develop 2D mechanical component and assembly-level drawings in accordance with applicable standards.
Develop, update, and maintain Lists of Material (LOM).
Support senior Mechanical Designer/Drafter personnel with development of shipboard installation and arrangement drawings.
Apply mechanical drafting principles and engineering concepts to support design solutions.
Implement Standard Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) practices in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards.
Perform self-checks of drawings and models to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance prior to submittal.
Participate in internal design reviews and incorporate review comments into assigned drawings.
Maintain organized electronic design files and adhere to configuration management and document control processes.
Communicate with engineers, designers, and program team members to clarify design intent and task requirements.
Track assigned tasks, meet schedule-driven deliverables, and provide status updates to senior design staff or project leaders.
Follow company quality management system (QMS) procedures and support continuous improvement efforts.
Comply with safety, security, export control, and confidentiality requirements in office, shipyard, and onboard environments.