Sr. Designer

KBR Careers; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Sr. Designer in Las Cruces, NM to support Autodesk Vault and Inventor data management for engineering and manufacturing projects. The role emphasizes creating and maintaining drawings, 3D models, and documentation while enforcing configuration management and PDM controls.

You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and CM teams to ensure accurate release, control, and distribution of engineering data; senior drafting when Vault tasks are light.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and a minimum of five (5) years of experience using Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Vault to create and maintain engineering drawings, 3D models, assemblies, and technical documentation in a PDM environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering drawing standards, document control processes, revision management, and configuration management principles.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Vault, and related CAD and engineering documentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, integration, administration, and continuous improvement of Autodesk Vault to ensure the secure and efficient management of engineering and product data
• Maintain data integrity and configuration control by managing document lifecycles, revision control, workflows, user permissions, and engineering records in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Serve as the primary technical resource for Autodesk Vault and Autodesk Inventor users, providing troubleshooting, user support, training, and best-practice guidance
• Monitor and audit Vault data, workflows, and documentation to ensure compliance with company standards, security requirements, and quality objectives
• Develop, maintain, and revise detailed engineering drawings, 3D models, assemblies, and technical documentation using Autodesk Inventor
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and configuration management teams to ensure accurate release, control, and distribution of engineering data and documentation
• Perform senior-level drafting and design assignments in support of engineering projects when Vault administration responsibilities do not require full-time support

Skills

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

CAD standards

Document control

PDM environment

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

Job description

Title: Sr. Designer Program Summary KBR strives to create a safer, more secure and sustainable world by bringing together the best and brightest to deliver technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. Our Las Cruces, NM office is an engineering and manufacturing facility that provides solutions for our customers with safety and quality at the forefront of our operations.

Why Join KBR?

• We strive to create a safer, more secure and sustainable world
• Cutting edge projects, relevant to real world challenges
• Work in a collaborative and dynamic team environment
• Competitive pay and great company culture

Job Summary

The Sr. Designer is responsible for supporting the implementation, integration, administration, and continuous improvement of Autodesk Vault while ensuring product and engineering data is properly controlled, maintained, and managed in accordance with company policies and configuration management requirements. This role serves as a technical resource for Autodesk Inventor and Vault, providing user support, maintaining data integrity, and developing efficient workflows for engineering documentation. The position also creates and maintains detailed engineering drawings, 3D models, and technical documentation to support manufacturing, fabrication, and production activities. When Vault administration responsibilities do not require full-time support, the individual will perform senior-level drafting and design work, collaborating closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to support complex projects and business objectives. A strong understanding of CAD systems, drafting standards, product data management, and engineering documentation practices is essential for success in this role.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, integration, administration, and continuous improvement of Autodesk Vault to ensure the secure and efficient management of engineering and product data
• Maintain data integrity and configuration control by managing document lifecycles, revision control, workflows, user permissions, and engineering records in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Serve as the primary technical resource for Autodesk Vault and Autodesk Inventor users, providing troubleshooting, user support, training, and best-practice guidance
• Monitor and audit Vault data, workflows, and documentation to ensure compliance with company standards, security requirements, and quality objectives
• Develop, maintain, and revise detailed engineering drawings, 3D models, assemblies, and technical documentation using Autodesk Inventor
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and configuration management teams to ensure accurate release, control, and distribution of engineering data and documentation
• Perform senior-level drafting and design assignments in support of engineering projects when Vault administration responsibilities do not require full-time support

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma and a minimum of five (5) years of experience using Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Vault to create and maintain engineering drawings, 3D models, assemblies, technical documentation, and product data in a product data management (PDM) environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering drawing standards, document control processes, revision management, and configuration management principles
• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Vault, and related CAD and engineering documentation tools
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Ten (10) or more years of drafting, design, or related technical experience
• Active Secret Security Clearance