Specialist, Mechanical Drafter

About the role

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed, accurate mechanical engineering drawings for missile components, assemblies, and sub-assemblies using Solid Edge Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, ensuring compliance with American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Y14.100 and ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standards
• Develop piece part drawings, assembly drawings, and installation drawings with proper tolerances, dimensions, GD&T callouts, and manufacturing instructions that optimize design intent and manufacturing processes
• Manage design trees and Bills of Materials (BOMs) within the Product Data Management (PDM) system, ensuring accurate configuration control and data integrity throughout the product lifecycle
• Process and incorporate Engineering Orders (EOs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) into existing design documentation, coordinating with cross-functional teams to assess impact on manufacturing, assembly, and testing
• Conduct thorough reviews of engineering drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with military specifications and commercial standards, collaborating with mechanical engineers to resolve design issues and optimize designs for manufacturability
• Interface with manufacturing, quality assurance, and supply chain teams to address drawing-related questions, discrepancies, and provide technical guidance on drafting standards and manufacturing processes
• Support prototype development and testing activities with accurate documentation and technical collaboration across engineering disciplines
• Travel required less than 5% for supplier visits, manufacturing support, or training as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Demonstrated experience creating complex mechanical drawings for manufacturing and managing engineering change processes
• Proficiency with three-dimensional (3D) CAD software and Product Data Management (PDM) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems
• Expert proficiency in Solid Edge CAD software (version 2020 or higher) with 4+ years of hands-on experience
• Advanced knowledge and application of ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles with professional certification (ASME Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Professional certification)
• Experience in defense, aerospace, medical devices, automotive, or other highly regulated industries
• 8+ years of experience in defense or aerospace industry, specifically with missile systems, aerospace structures, or defense hardware
• Active United States Government Secret security clearance or higher
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes including Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, casting, and assembly operations
• Experience with Teamcenter, Agile, or similar enterprise Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems for configuration management
• Knowledge of military specifications and standards including Military Standard (MIL-STD) and Military Specification (MIL-SPEC) requirements
• Familiarity with Model-Based Definition (MBD) and Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) initiatives and practices
• Experience mentoring or training junior design staff and contributing to team development
• Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean Manufacturing certification, or continuous improvement training

Skills

Expert proficiency in Solid Edge CAD software (version 2020 or higher) with 4+ years of hands-on experience

Advanced knowledge and application of ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles with professional certification (ASME Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Professional certification)

Benefits

L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

4/10 - Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week