Mechanical Drafter / Designer

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Creates and modifies detailed drawings from engineering sketches, layouts, or notes, and contributes design modifications that support manufacturing operations and product quality. Checks drawing plots for correctness and conformance to standards and works with design engineers on model accuracy, design, drafting standards, and ECN/ECR documentation. Assignments may be complex or non-routine and are performed under limited supervision. The role requires motivation, teamwork, quality focus, and readiness to work under schedule pressure. Designs major segments of complex subsystems and creates 3-D part and assembly models in SolidWorks 2023 to develop subsystem layouts, then prepares production drawings. Applies knowledge of materials, finishes, welding, and manufacturing processes. Works from concept through manufacture, integrates and packages electromechanical enclosures, performs Form, Fit and Function verification, and participates in design reviews. Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing personnel and supports fabrication by resolving design issues and updating drawings. Performs tolerance analysis and applies GD&T and applicable MIL-STD, ASME, NAS, and DOD standards. The position technically directs and checks the work of lower-level drafters and provides CAD software expertise for project problem solving. AutoCAD, SMAP 3D, or DraftSight may be used for 2-D drawings. Evening and weekend availability may be needed to meet goals and deadlines, and overtime is expected when needed. The position has no formal supervisory responsibilities, though it may provide technical leadership, training, work direction, and help resolve technical work problems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) 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 MS Excel and MS 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 work with probability, statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
U.S. citizenship and ability to attain and maintain a government security clearance.
Ability to work under limited supervision, meet scheduled deliveries, and be available for overtime and, when necessary, evening and weekend work.

Nice To Haves

Certified SolidWorks Associate certification is identified as a strong plus; the posting also states it is required, either already held or obtained within six months.
Basic knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen.
Knowledge of specific design, analysis, or ERP software.
Willingness 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 those models.
Apply knowledge of materials, finishes, welding, and other manufacturing processes to drawings.
Work on designs from concept through manufacture and integrate and package electromechanical enclosures.
Perform Form, Fit and Function verification and participate in design reviews.
Communicate and work closely with engineers and manufacturing personnel to ensure design requirements 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 and relevant MIL-STD, ASME, NAS, and DOD standards.
Technically direct and check drawings produced by lower-level drafters and provide CAD expertise for project problem solving.
Use AutoCAD, SMAP 3D, DraftSight, or similar tools to prepare 2-D drawings as requested.
Follow import/export requirements and consult facility import/export personnel as needed.
Be available to work evenings, weekends, and overtime when necessary to meet goals and deadlines.