Mechanical Designer/Drafter II - SolidWorks

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Yantic (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a skilled CAD designer/drafter for on-site work supporting U.S. Navy submarine programs.

You will create 3D solid models in SolidWorks, develop 2D installation drawings, and manage large assemblies while applying ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards. The role requires collaboration with engineers, mentoring junior designers, and ensuring materials and documents meet government specifications.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain/maintain DoW Secret Clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required for clearance.
• High school Diploma or GED with CAD cert or A.S./B.S. in drafting/CAD or engineering.
• Physically able to conduct ship checks in confined submarine spaces.
• 3–4 years CAD drafting experience in SolidWorks and 3D modeling.
• SolidWorks experience is required; AutoCAD acceptable.
• MS Word/Excel/Access/PowerPoint proficiency; Adobe PDF tools.
• Clear communication with customers; mentor to junior designers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ship checks on SSN/SSBN subclass submarines on site.
• Research submarine drawings using ATIS system.
• Create 3D solid models to optimize designs in SolidWorks.
• Manage large assemblies in SolidWorks.
• Develop 2D installation and arrangement drawings per specs.
• Apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 guidance.
• Develop lists of material (LOM) as required.
• Interpret GFI to meet design requirements.
• Supervise/aid/mentor Designer/Drafter I coworkers.

Skills

3D CAD design

2D drafting

Mentorship

Customer communication

Education

CAD certificate or engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MS Office

ASME Y14.5 GD&T

Job description

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

This position is 100% Onsite.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoW 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

EEO Statement

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