CAD Designer-Checker

C5ISR (Gichner Systems Group, Inc.); Dallastown (York County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented designer to create cost-effective layouts and drawings that meet customer specifications. This role involves collaborating with engineers on mechanical and electrical modifications, ensuring adherence to CAD standards, and participating in design reviews. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt methodologies to meet diverse challenges. Join a dynamic team where your creativity and expertise will contribute to product improvement and project success.

Qualifications

• Experience in creating layouts and drawings for production support.
• Ability to understand customer specifications and technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create cost-effective design layouts and drawings meeting customer requirements.
• Provide support to engineers for design modifications and installations.

Skills

CAD Design

Mechanical Modifications

Electrical Modifications

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related Field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Create cost-effective design layouts, models, and drawings that meet all customer requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Create layouts, models, and drawings to support production.
• Provide support to Engineers for design of basic shelters and mechanical and electrical modifications including rack installations, ECU installations, entry panel installations, lighting, power distribution, and other ancillary items.
• Attend job kick-off meetings and participate in design reviews with customers as required.
• Review and understand customer specifications and Statements of Work, including Technical Data Package requirements for the program.
• Follow all CAD standards and procedures used by Gichner Shelter Systems.
• Meet CAD schedules and budgets.
• Provide support to CAD Operators.
• Review drawings for design.
• Follow configuration requirements for documentation control.
• Interface with other departments to support the project.
• Contribute to product improvement, standardization, and department improvement projects.
• Assist in providing CAD estimates as required.

Other Job Functions

• Resolve problems that are diversified and complex.
• Require adapting methodology when situations are not covered by established practice.
• Show expertise in one or two areas and demonstrate out-of-the-box creativity.
• Require considerable judgment in compiling facts and making decisions where recognized practice is inadequate.
• Generally, set own priorities and keep the manager informed.
• Regularly take initiative to solve problems and organize projects.
• May provide work leadership and training to lower-level designers and operators.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.