Mechanical Designer

Draper•Cambridge, MA

11d•$28 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with more than 2,000 employees. Its multidisciplinary teams develop solutions to national challenges across areas including military defense, space exploration, and biomedical engineering. The Mechanical CAD Designer turns designs into detailed, build-ready drawings for prototypes, production parts, fixtures, and test equipment. The designer works closely with engineers and creates models and layouts that translate effectively to the shop floor. This role is suited to a CAD designer, drafter, or technical specialist with strong CAD knowledge, ideally SolidWorks and/or Creo, and preferably familiarity with 3D Experience PLM. It involves hands-on, detail-driven CAD work and supporting designs as they move toward realization. The position is based at Draper’s Cambridge, Massachusetts office. The US base salary range is $28.00–$47.60; the posting notes that pay depends on factors including location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Draper describes programs intended to support work-life balance, including workplace flexibility, employee clubs, health and finance workshops, off-site social events, and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. Draper is committed to an inclusive environment and equal opportunity, and provides reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three to five years of experience in technical drafting.
Well versed in 3D CAD modeling and drafting; Creo and/or SolidWorks preferred.
Proficient in industry and military modeling and drafting standards.
Ability to collect, organize, and capture design details in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to identify and define parameters by referencing component datasheets.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Must be a US citizen and able to receive a government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or certificate from a two- or four-year technical school in engineering technology or a related discipline; equivalent work experience may be substituted.
Knowledge of 3D Experience PLM.
Active government security clearance.

Responsibilities

Create SolidWorks and/or Creo models and drawings for machine components, cables and wire harnesses, and printed circuit card assemblies.
Manage designs and CAD files using 3D Experience PLM.
Execute drawing revisions specified by engineering change requests.
Perform drafting to accepted company and national standards.
Identify design issues with minimal oversight and bring them to Senior Technical Staff.
Follow established work processes and instructions, and adapt quickly to new processes and work instructions.
Provide feedback on the effectiveness of processes and work instructions.
Communicate project status and issues to management and project team members orally or in writing as requested.
Complete other assignments at the supervisor’s discretion.