Onsite Mechanical Designer/Drafter I

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About the role

  • Entry-level Mechanical Designer/Drafter supporting mechanical design and drafting for U.S. Navy submarine programs. Involves creating technical drawings, 3D models, and collaborating with senior personnel.

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
  • Create 3D solid models to support and optimize mechanical designs under supervision
  • Develop 2D mechanical component and assembly-level drawings in accordance with applicable standards
  • Develop, update, and maintain Lists of Material (LOM)
  • Update and revise drawings using redline input from senior Designer/Drafter personnel
  • Support senior Designer/Drafter personnel with the development of shipboard installation and arrangement drawings
  • Apply basic 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
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for the purpose of obtaining and holding a U.S. security clearance
  • High School Diploma or GED, plus a Computer-Aided Design/Drafting Certificate
  • 1–2 years 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
  • Basic understanding of mechanical drafting principles, manufacturing processes, and drawing conventions
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering sketches, specifications, and technical drawings
  • Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD® and Autodesk Inventor® is desired but not required
  • SOLIDWORKS® experience is acceptable
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
  • Experience using Adobe PDF tools
  • 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.

Benefits

  • comprehensive benefits package
  • healthcare benefits
  • paid leave
  • retirement plans
  • insurance programs
  • education and training assistance

Job title

Mechanical Designer/Drafter I

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

$43,200 - $72,100 per year

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

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