Design Drafter

Avion Solutions, Inc.; Beeville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Avion Solutions Inc. seeks a Design Drafter to support the Army Maneuver Air Directorate Readiness Engineering Division, located in Corpus Christi, TX. The role involves creating 3D models and 2D drawings, supporting repair engineering, and contributing to technical publications.

The candidate will work in a team with engineers and analysts, follow digital-to-physical workflows, and travel up to 15% as needed; in-person, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Three years of hands-on experience with 3D scanning/modeling/metrology for inspection and reverse engineering.
• Reverse engineering from scan data to 3D CAD models.
• Additive manufacturing including 3D printing and slicing software.
• Repair development, prototyping, and technical data package generation.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Support repair engineering and technology evaluation Lab repair development and reverse engineering efforts using metrology and additive manufacturing.
• Collaborate with engineers, programmers, analysts, and management in a team environment.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies to improve development processes.
• Create and maintain 3D models and 2D drawings of mechanical parts and assemblies.
• Create graphics for technical publications.
• Follow end-to-end digital-to-physical workflows from 3D scanning to data package generation.
• Other duties as assigned.
• In-person, 8 hours/day, Monday-Friday.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Education

AS or higher degree in related field

Tools

SolidWorks

3D printing/Slicing software

Job description

Avion Solutions Inc., a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking candidates for a Design Drafter to support the Army Maneuver Air Directorate Readiness Engineering Division. This position is located in Corpus Christi, TX.

Job Responsibilities/Duties:

• Support the Center for Repair Engineering and Technology Evaluation (CREATE) Lab repair development and reverse engineering efforts utilizing advanced metrology and additive manufacturing equipment.

• Work in a team environment with close coordination between engineers, programmers, analysts, and management.

• Remain informed on emerging technologies and best practices to improve development processes continuously.

• Create and maintain 3D models and 2D drawings of mechanical parts and assemblies

• Create graphics for technical publications

• Follow established end-to-end digital-to-physical workflows, from 3D scanning to technical final part inspection, and physical-to-digital, from 3D scanning to technical data package generation.

• Other duties as assigned.

• In-person, 8 hours/day, Monday-Friday schedule.

Required Experience:

• A minimum of three (3) years of hands-on experience with:

  • 3D scanning/modeling/metrology for inspection and reverse engineering.

  • Reverse engineering - ability to convert scan data into 3D CAD models.

  • Additive manufacturing - 3D printing, slicing software.

  • Repair development, prototyping, and technical data package generation.

  • SolidWorks.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain/maintain a DoW security clearance.

• Must be able to travel up to 15% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AS or higher degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Drafting Technology, or Mechanical Design.

• Experience with Cura, Zeiss Quality Suite, Creaform.OS 2, Geomagic Design X, advanced inspection software such as GelSight Mobile, and/or Adobe Creative Suite.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, and fabrication.
  

Equal Opportunity:

Avion Solutions, Inc. reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. Avion Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA-governed Federal Contractor that affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities. Avion Solutions, Inc. provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by law.