Senior Mechanical CAD Designer - Defense/Space Engineering

Draper; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a Senior Mechanical CAD Designer to create designs and 2D drawings for fixturing and test equipment, collaborating with engineers to improve manufacturing systems.

The role requires 10+ years of 3D CAD experience (SolidWorks or CREO), a technical or associate degree in drafting or engineering, and strong knowledge of tolerancing, MIL-STD-31000, and PLM tools; defense contracting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience designing in 3D CAD and producing 2D drawings using SolidWorks and/or CREO.
• Defense contracting experience preferred.
• Requires a Technical or Associate's degree in drafting, mechanical or manufacturing engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare calculations on the proposed machine before completing technical drawings.
• Sketch and draw up designs using input from engineers and architects on the team.
• Calculate factors like tolerance, dimensions, and thermal and structural analysis.
• Create designs in line with company procedure, regulations and client standards.
• Submit drawings to upper management and construction teams.
• Provide support during the building and installation process, ensuring that the equipment is built properly and according to design specifications.
• Finalize designs and send prints to the production department.
• Serve as a mentor to junior staff.

Skills

SolidWorks

CREO

3DX PLM

Tolerance & ANSI Y14.5

Manufacturing processes

Communication

Time management

MIL-STD-31000

Team player

Education

Technical or Associate's degree in drafting/mechanical/ manufacturing engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CREO

Job description

Draper in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a Senior Mechanical CAD Designer to create designs and 2D drawings for fixturing and test equipment, collaborating with engineers to improve manufacturing systems.

The role requires 10+ years of 3D CAD experience (SolidWorks or CREO), a technical or associate degree in drafting or engineering, and strong knowledge of tolerancing, MIL-STD-31000, and PLM tools; defense contracting experience is preferred.