Structural Designer

Amentum • Farmington Hills, MI

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About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Structural Designer/Drafter with approximately 10 to 15 years of experience in the development of 2D structural drawings and 3D models of complex structures. The successful candidate will work in a project team environment to develop custom designs to satisfy client requirements to accomplish project-level drafting tasks on schedule and within budget by solving problems as they arise or by coordinating the solution of problems with engineering and management. Typical projects include the structural design of wind tunnels, rocket and jet engine test stands, launch facilities, automotive aerospace test facilities, and other unique structural systems associated with research and development and other advanced test facilities.

Requirements

• US Citizen (Vast majority of work is for government projects limiting work to US Citizens only)
• 10 to 15 years of experience in development of 2D drawings and 3D models of structures.
• Certification of two (2) years training from a vocational school or two (2) years college with courses relevant to drafting or engineering principles plus a minimum of eight (8) years of experience.
• Must have working knowledge of CAE/CAD systems.
• Demonstrated good leadership, organization, planning, communication, and problem solving capability.
• Proficient in the development of 2D drawings/3D models using AutoCAD and one or more of the following products: Inventor, Revit (Structural preferred).

Nice To Haves

• Ability to go above just drawing and model development to include preliminary sizing of structural members.
• Check shop drawings against design drawings.
• Proficient in the development of 2D drawings/3D models using one or more of the following products: Advanced Steel, Creo.

Responsibilities

• Provides drafting team leadership on major projects of considerable scope/complexity or specific discipline.
• Provides skills for layout and assembly of complete drawing packages for large projects.
• Provides technical guidance to assigned team of designers and drafters.
• Develops work plans for specific projects and suggests assignments.
• Reviews work in progress and coordinates work with project management.
• Performs creative design from general concepts and basic engineering analysis.
• Performs complex drafting assignments with general instructions.
• Evaluates functional feasibility of designs and their conformance to specifications.
• Instructs originators in the correction of noted deficiencies.
• Prepares sketches to be drawn by others and maintains drafting standards.
• Assists in developing training plans and programs for new and less experienced drafting personnel.
• May operate CAD equipment and train employees on its use.

Benefits

• Regular attendance is mandatory Monday thru Friday 7:30 am to 5:15 pm.
• Occasional overtime may be required to meet demanding project schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees