Job Description
Complete Logistical Services is excited to announce a job opening for a talented and skilled Designer/Drafter. This Contract/Temporary position is tailored for professionals who thrive in a dynamic, hands-on work environment. It is important to note that this is not a remote job and the selected candidate will be required to work on-site. The role focuses on leveraging technical drafting and design skills to create detailed drawings and models, which will play a crucial role in the operational success of various projects.
We are looking for a diligent individual who can interpret ideas and transform them into tangible designs that adhere strictly to established specifications and standards. The candidate will be a key player in our project teams, facilitating the design, modification, and analysis of components and systems.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Works closely with engineers and more senior designers to make drawing corrections and works independently to make changes in accordance with drawing redlines.
- Works directly with engineers and manufacturing personnel to make on-the-fly drawing updates.
- Must perform independently and in a highly collaborative environment working with multiple project teams. Must be comfortable in environments where scope and requirements change frequently.
- Checks technical accuracy and completeness of drawings.
- Independently, prepares CADD solid models at the part and assembly level using Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks; completes layout and detail drawings, including application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, for simple to moderately complex equipment or mechanisms.
- May create independent, original designs for simple to moderately complex parts and assemblies; interacts with engineering and manufacturing personnel to ensure manufacturability, maintainability, and proper assembly.
- Prepares engineering drawings, layout, and detailed design of mechanical systems using drafting techniques SolidWorks.
- As required, works independently to select commercial off-the-shelf components (electrical and mechanical) that meet stated performance requirements.
- Ensures designs meet quality standards and customer requirements.
Requirements
- 7-10 years of CAD design experience.
- Associate’s degree in design, drafting, or related engineering field, or equivalent work experience.
- Formal training in use of Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks solid modeling software.
- Proficient in SolidWorks Routing Program, Sheet Metal Program, Weldment Program, and product data management.
- SolidWorks Advanced Parts and Advanced Assemblies certificate preferred.
- Familiarity with Military Standards and ANSI 14.5 drafting standards including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
- Familiarity with phases of production, machining, and manufacturing. Working knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication, such as machining centers (CNC), sheet metal, and welding fabrication.
- Experience in mechanical design.
- Good verbal and interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with vendors and customers.
- Ability to interact with managers and engineers to solve difficult technical problems and challenges.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Must be able to obtain security clearance and pass a drug test.
