Do you have CAD design, drafting, and configuration management experience? Do you like working in an energetic environment with job responsibilities that vary from day to day? The Southwest Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an exciting opportunity for a mechanical drafter with an interest in mechanical engineering and a self-motivated attitude. You will be working with our expert engineering team to create a variety of technical drawings and digital models and will be able to contribute to the design process, as well.

• Introduction
  • Full-time Mechanical Drafter with the ability to work in project teams and is a creative asset for each project. Since no two projects are alike your knowledge will get the chance to grow. The ideal candidate will have strong working experience with drafting products, including CAD software (i.e. SOLIDWORKS).

• What you’ll do as a Staff Mechanical Drafter
  • Create technical drawings, manufacturing schematics, and 2D and 3D digital models of mechanical equipment designs, using measurements, specifications and additional data from engineering team
  • Collect initial drawings, calculations and design ideas from engineers, and combine all relevant data into coherent and complete initial design models for review and modification
  • Coordinate directly with engineers and project managers to understand project requirements, verify design details and recommend modifications as needed according to company standards and best practices
  • Annotate and verify all numerical designations and specifications in technical drawings and schematics, using both CAD programs and manual calculations when necessary
  • Provide support to engineering team as needed by creating technical drawings and digital models within deadlines and utilizing multiple methods to ensure deliverables include all relevant design details
  • Assist in ongoing project to standardize and unify design document standards by participating in meetings and preparing presentation materials as necessary

Staff Mechanical Drafter Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience creating 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings using SOLIDWORKS
• 5+ years’ experience with configuration control of technical data/drawings
• 5+ years’ experience performing GD&T
  • Advanced GD&T knowledge (ASME Y14.5-2009 and/or 2018)
• Manufacturing background/experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and mathematical abilities
• Able to work within strict deadlines
• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance
  • US citizenship is required
• Staff Mechanical Drafter Preferences
  • Familiarization with production of DoD Weapons
  • Hands-on experience with prototyping and manufacturing
  • Specific experience with Model-Based Definition to generate all required manufacturing information in a 3D CAD model
    • Advanced knowledge and experience applying Digital Product Definition Practices (ASME Y14.41)
  • Specific experience with configuration control using SOLIDWORKS Product Data Management (PDM) Vault
  • ADDA Certified Drafter Certification
  • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Professional Certification (Technologist or Senior Level)

Experience

• 5 year(s): GD&T Experience
• 5 year(s): Configuration Control of Technical Data/Drawings Experience
• 5 year(s): 3D Models and 2D Manufacturing Drawings Generation Experience

Education

• Associates or better in Drafting and Design or related field

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)