Senior Mechanical CAD Designer - SolidWorks/CREO Expert

Draper Labs; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper, a nonprofit R&D leader in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Senior Mechanical CAD Designer to create designs and technical drawings for fixturing and test equipment. You’ll collaborate with engineers to develop manufacturing layouts and improve processes.

Applicants should have 10+ years in 3D CAD and 2D drawings using SolidWorks or CREO, with MIL-STD-31000 and ANSI Y14.5 knowledge; defense experience is preferred, and security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Technical or Associate's degree in drafting, mechanical engineering, or manufacturing engineering.
• Requires 10+ years of experience designing in 3D CAD and producing 2D drawings.
• Experience in defense contracting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare calculations on proposed machines and create technical drawings.
• Sketch and design using input from engineers and architects.
• Assess tolerance, dimensions, and thermal/structural factors.
• Ensure designs meet company procedures, regulations, and client standards.
• Submit drawings to upper management and construction teams.
• Provide on-site support during building and installation.
• Finalize designs and relay prints to production.
• Mentor junior staff.

Skills

3D CAD

2D drawings

SolidWorks

CREO

MIL-STD-31000

ANSI Y14.5

Manufacturing processes

Team player

Problem solving

Communication

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

CREO

3DX PLM

Job description

Draper, a nonprofit R&D leader in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Senior Mechanical CAD Designer to create designs and technical drawings for fixturing and test equipment. You’ll collaborate with engineers to develop manufacturing layouts and improve processes.

Applicants should have 10+ years in 3D CAD and 2D drawings using SolidWorks or CREO, with MIL-STD-31000 and ANSI Y14.5 knowledge; defense experience is preferred, and security clearance is required.