Senior Design Drafter
About The Position
For over 30 years, we've been committed to excellence and innovation, helping our clients tackle complex challenges by providing them with the best talent in the field. We believe putting our team first is the key to our success, enabling us to provide superior service and create long-lasting relationships with our clients and partners. Join us and be a part of a company that values your skills and offers you the opportunity to meet your career goals. Responsibilities: As a Senior Design Drafter, you will lead custom mechanical design initiatives using SolidWorks to support highly specialized sensor systems, including load cells, thrust sensors, and industrial weighing technologies.
Requirements
- 7–10+ years of experience in mechanical design and drafting, particularly in custom mechanical systems.
- U.S. Citizenship is required due to export control regulations.
- Expert proficiency in SolidWorks, including Simulation and PDM tools.
- Strong understanding of file structure, data linking, and revision control within CAD systems.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, manufacturing specifications, and customer technical requirements.
- Demonstrated experience in generating tight-tolerance drawings for machined components.
Nice To Haves
- Background in force measurement, load cell design, sensor integration, or machining environments.
- Industry exposure to aerospace, defense, or industrial automation sectors.
- Prior mentorship or leadership within a technical drafting/design team.
Responsibilities
- Design and model custom mechanical components and assemblies tailored to force and weight measurement systems.
- Perform tolerance stack-ups, design validation, and simulation studies using SolidWorks Simulation.
- Create and maintain engineering drawings, 3D models, part numbers, and full design documentation for production and customer delivery.
- Manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure accuracy and traceability.
- Oversee file linking, version control, and design documentation best practices using SolidWorks PDM (or equivalent).
- Provide technical mentorship, process improvements, and SolidWorks training for the drafting/design team.
- Interface with internal stakeholders (machining, quality, program management) and external customers/vendors during design development.
Benefits
- Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
- Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
- Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallmarks of organizations with low turnover.
- Final position level and pay will be based on experience.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
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