Mechanical Designer/Drafter III - AutoCAD
AMERICAN SYSTEMS · Norwich, CT · 1 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
Responsibilities
- Conduct ship checks on United States Navy submarines to collect field data and verify existing configurations.
- Research submarine construction using ship construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Collaborate directly with Mechanical Engineers to create 3D solid models supporting optimization of mechanical designs for shipboard installations.
- Develop 2D mechanical component and assembly-level drawings in accordance with applicable standards.
- Develop, update, and maintain Lists of Material (LOM).
- Develop, update, and maintain shipboard installation and arrangement drawings.
- Apply mechanical drafting principles and engineering concepts to support design solutions.
- Implement Standard Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) practices in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards.
- Perform self-checks of drawings and models to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance prior to submittal.
- Conduct quality assurance reviews of junior Mechanical Designer/Drafter personnel work.
- Participate in internal design reviews and incorporate review comments into assigned drawings.
- Maintain organized electronic design files and adhere to configuration management and document control processes.
- Communicate effectively with engineers, designers, and program team members to clarify design intent and task requirements.
- Track assigned tasks, meet schedule-driven deliverables, and provide status updates to senior design staff or project leaders.
- Follow company quality management system (QMS) procedures and support continuous improvement efforts.
- Comply with all safety, security, export control, and confidentiality requirements when working in office, shipyard, and onboard environments.
Qualifications
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance.
- High School Diploma or GED, plus a Computer-Aided Design/Drafting Certificate.
- Experience Requirements: 5 years minimum of business-related experience in one or more of the following: Creating 2D drawings using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, Creating 3D drawings using solid modeling design software.
- Technical Skills: Developed understanding of mechanical drafting principles, manufacturing processes, and drawing conventions. Ability to read and interpret engineering sketches, specifications, and technical drawings.
- Physical Requirements: Physically capable of conducting ship checks aboard United States Navy submarines. Comfortable working in confined spaces. Ability to climb vertical ladders ranging from 20 to 25 feet unassisted.