
Mechanical Designer/Drafter I
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Norwich • Connecticut • United States
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Salary
💰 $43,200 - $72,100 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
3D solid modeling2D mechanical drawingsmechanical drafting principlesStandard Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)drawing revisionsLists of Material (LOM)engineering sketches interpretationmanufacturing processestechnical documentationdesign reviews
Soft Skills
effective communicationtask trackingschedule managementteam collaborationattention to detailproblem-solvingorganizational skillsadaptabilitycontinuous improvementsafety compliance
Certifications
Computer-Aided Design/Drafting CertificateDepartment of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance