Mechanical Designer I, II, III

BNH•San Marcos, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Designer, supporting TOS II, at Arnold AFB in Manchester, TN. The Mechanical Design Engineer will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for supporting the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts. Open to internal and external candidates. Mechanical Designers will generate complex 2-D or 3-D CAD design models, work with engineers and other designers to coordinate projects, coordinate jobsite visits to resolve problems and interpret drawings and documents, compile, maintain and access job drawing files, records and drawing controls.

Requirements

Vocational school training/certification comprising at least two semesters or two years of college with courses relevant to drafting and/or design.
Any pre-screening/tests required (not including standard background/clearance checks).
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret level security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network.
Due to Air Force Security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC.
A minimum of six years of extensive drawing and drafting experience (for Mechanical Designer I)
A minimum of nine years of extensive drawing and drafting experience (for Mechanical Designer II)
A minimum of eleven years of extensive drafting/designer experience or any combination of education/training and progressive and relevant experience (for Mechanical Designer III)

Nice To Haves

Experience with Autodesk software, particularly AutoCAD, Inventor, Plant 3D.
Familiarity with GD&T, AMSE Y14.5, P&ID, Piping Installation, Piping Isometric, Steel Structural Fabrication, and AWS Symbology.
Sound knowledge of CAD design and drafting techniques, engineering drawing, graphic arts, reading of drawings and reproduction methods used by the group.
Basic computer skills such as use of Microsoft Office products, file naming, and computer folder structures.
Skill in reading, interpreting and using related documents and drawings prepared by other project groups
Experience with AEDC design practices and processes.
Current or prior Department of Defense Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

Performs non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity. Such assignments that are typically parts of broader assignments, are screened to eliminate unusual design problems. Receives technical advice from supervisor or engineer. Work is reviewed for technical adequacy or conformity with instructions. May be assisted by less experienced drafters and have frequent contact with professionals and others within the project.
Develop or review designs by extracting and analyzing a variety of engineering data, applying conventional engineering practices to develop, prepare, or recommend schematics, designs, specifications, and parts lists.
Perform design tasks having some degree of complexity.
Review and check calculations, design models, drawings and design documents prepared by others in the group and by material suppliers, as assigned.
Prepare bulk material quantity takeoffs and material requisitions for materials applicable to the group.
Performs non-routine and complex assignments involving responsibility for planning and conducting a complete project of relatively limited scope or a portion of a larger and more diverse project. Selects and adapts plans, techniques, designs, or layouts. Contacts personnel in related activities to resolve problems and coordinate the work. Reviews, analyzes, and integrates the technical work of others. Supervisor or professional engineer outlines objectives, requirements, and design approaches. Completed work is reviewed for technical adequacy and satisfaction of requirements. May train and be assisted by lower level drafters and designers.
Monitor and check work for compliance with approved design standards to provide quality design, reliable/safe plant operation and construction economy.
Support/Assist in the development of work plans, budgets, and schedules for the assigned work including estimate of material quantities, design deliverables, and staffing needs to meet the project milestones based on input and direction from supervisor in designated group.
Prepare design and drafting procedures to standardize design effort.
Review or define engineering scope changes, as required, for project management.
Endorse or prepare reports of work progress, as required, for project and group use.
Review and check design models, drawings and design documents prepared by other designers/drafters for quality, accuracy, neatness, functionality and satisfactory completion.
Develop work plans, budgets, and schedules for designer tasks based on input and direction from supervisor in designated group.
Answer questions from clients or construction group on design scope within assigned responsibility.
Provide on-the-job training for less experienced drafters and designers.
Independently plans and accomplishes complete projects or studies of broad scope and complexity, or serves as an expert in a narrow aspect of a particular field of design engineering. Complexity of assignments typically requires considerable creativity and judgment to devise approaches to accomplish work, resolve design and operational problems, and make decisions in situations where standard engineering methods, procedures, and techniques may not be applicable. Supervisor or professional engineer provides advice on unusual or controversial problems or policy matters.
Provide operational direction and technical guidance to design and drafter personnel as directed.
Establish and maintain communication with design and engineering supervisors in charge of related groups and with administrative personnel within the group or project.
Consult with equipment suppliers, technical specialists, and client representatives as directed to provide and receive technical information.