AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Mechanical Designer/Drafter II – SolidWorks

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
  • Comprehensive benefits package to ensure our employees receive the work-life support they need
  • Veteran-friendly employer
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
SolidWorksComputer-Aided Design (CAD)3D modeling2D drawingGeometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)Lists of Material (LOM)submarine constructiondesign interpretationmechanical design optimizationMilitary Specifications
Soft Skills
communicationmentorshipsupervisionteam collaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsattention to detailadaptabilitycustomer interactionleadership
Certifications
Technical School CAD CertificateA.S. Degree in DraftingB.S. Degree in DraftingA.S. Degree in EngineeringB.S. Degree in Engineering