Designer

HDT Global; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) match

Holidays + PTO

Disability & Life Insurance

Job summary

BLADE in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a Designer to develop and implement complex components, assemblies, and integrated systems for military, government, and commercial customers. The role emphasizes CBRN protection equipment and containerized systems with 100% on-site work.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in a technical design role, expert SolidWorks and GD&T skills, and solid experience with engineering drawings and BOMs using Excel and SAP.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Design or Mechanical Design.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar technical role.
• Expert in SolidWorks CAD software.
• Expert in engineering drawing layout.
• Expert in GD&T.
• Knowledgeable of manufacturing processes (milling, turning, welding, sheet metal, coatings).
• Strong computer skills including Excel and MS Office.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design a variety of complex mechanical/electrical/electronic systems using SolidWorks.
• Execute design tasks and drawings as directed by engineers.
• Assist with prototype assembly and evaluation of performance.
• Support quality with inspection guidance for custom parts.
• Lead best practices for drawings and GD&T and train engineers.
• Review and edit existing drawings across projects.
• Assist with selecting components for new designs.
• Maintain BOMs using Excel and SAP.

Skills

SolidWorks

Engineering drawings

GD&T

Excel

Education

Associate degree in Design

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

BLADE is seeking a Designer for its Fredericksburg, VA facility. This role will will be responsible for the design, development and implementation of complex components, assemblies and integrated systems for military, government and commercial customers. The role will focus on Chemical, Biological, Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) protection equipment and systems, containerized systems such as CWS (Containerized Weapon Station) and other upcoming integrated systems. Position is 100% on-site.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the engineering team by designing a variety of complex mechanical/electrical/electronic systems for new product parts, subassemblies, assemblies, or systems configurations using SolidWorks CAD software
• Executes instructions from engineers, pertaining to design and drawing tasks
• Assists with the assembly of prototypes, and evaluation of the functional performance of certain aspects of the prototypes, especially pertaining to part fitment
• Supports the quality department with guidance and assistance with the inspection process of custom manufactured parts
• Leads the departments in the application of best practices for engineering drawings, and GD&T, including teaching and training engineers
• Reviews and edits existing drawings, across multiple projects and products
• Assists with developing concepts and selecting components for new and existing product designs
• Assists with creating and maintaining a Bill of Materials (BOMs) for various prototypes and products using Excel and SAP
• Complies with engineering playbook and best practice procedures

EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE/OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates degree in Design or Mechanical Design or equivalent experience
• 43-5 years' experience in similar technical role
• Expert in SolidWorks CAD software
• Expert in engineering drawing layout
• Expert in GD&T
• Knowledgeable of a variety of manufacturing processes (milling, turning, welding, sheet metal fabrication, surface finish processes, coatings)
• Knowledgeable of a variety of available materials used to make parts
• Strong computer skills including demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office, especially Excel)
• Quality orientation and high attention to details
• Strong and proven organizational, time management and communication skills
• Routinely punctual

What WE offer:

• Employees (and their families) are covered by Medical, Dental and Vision
• Employees are covered by Short Term and Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance, Paid 100% by the company
• Company matching 401(k) plan
• 10 standard holidays, plus one floating holiday
• PTO

"This position requires access to or use of export-controlled technical data or technology controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Accordingly, applicants must be U.S. Persons or must be eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. A U.S. Person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(b)(a)(3)."

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