AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Mechanical Designer – Drafter II

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Norwich • Connecticut • United States

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About the role

  • Conduct ship checks on SSN 688/688I Class, SEAWOLF Class, VIRGINIA Class and OHIO Class (SSBN/SSGN) Class submarines.
  • Conduct research of submarine construction drawings using the Advanced Technical Information Support (ATIS) System.
  • Create 3D solid models to optimize mechanical designs in SolidWorks.
  • Manage large assemblies in SolidWorks.
  • Develop 2D Installation & Arrangement drawings in SolidWorks and in accordance with Military Specifications.
  • Utilize Standard Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) practice as defined by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME Y14.5).
  • Develop Lists of Material (LOM).
  • Interpret Government Furnished Information (GFI) to meet design requirements.
  • Supervise/aid/mentor Designer/Drafter I coworkers.

Requirements

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
  • High School Diploma or GED and:
  • Technical School CAD Certificate or A.S. / B.S. Degree in Drafting / CAD Design or Engineering discipline
  • Physically capable to conduct ship checks on United States Nuclear Submarines: Be comfortable in relatively confined spaces
  • Able to climb vertical ladders (20’ – 25’) within the submarine
  • Three (3) to four (4) years business experience in:
  • Creating 2D drawings using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drafting software application in SolidWorks
  • Creating 3D drawings using solid modeling design software
  • Solidworks experience
  • AutoCAD experience acceptable
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint software applications
  • Adobe PDF tools
  • Communication with customers
  • Mentorship to junior level Drafter/Designers
Benefits
  • AMERICAN SYSTEMS offers a comprehensive benefits package to ensure our employees receive the work-life support they need.
  • Veteran Outreach AMERICAN SYSTEMS has a longstanding reputation as a veteran-friendly employer of choice.
  • Compliance Center AMERICAN SYSTEMS’ employment practices adhere to legal and regulatory standards to promote a fair and transparent workplace.
  • We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
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Hard Skills & Tools
3D modeling2D drawingMechanical designGeometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)Lists of Material (LOM)Submarine constructionDesign interpretationShip checksSolidWorksAutoCAD
Soft Skills
MentorshipCommunicationSupervisionTeam collaborationProblem-solving
Certifications
DOD Secret ClearanceTechnical School CAD CertificateA.S. Degree in DraftingB.S. Degree in Engineering