Staff Tech, Mechanical Draft/Design Checker

Jobtailor; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Mechanical Design Checker for DoD programs in the United States. You will prepare records, review revisions, and ensure compliance with internal and external standards using CAD tools and data management systems.

Minimum 6 years of experience with GD&T, ASME specs, and government/military projects. Must have DoD Top Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship. Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree or similar 2-year post-high-school training.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in mechanical design checking.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required for clearance eligibility.
• DoD Top Secret clearance required after start.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design records for release and update in data control systems.
• Check revisions to designs, drawings, and documentation for compliance.
• Verify materials, finishes, processes, connectors, and mechanical components meet specs.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to clarify requested changes.
• Apply industry and contractual standards to hardware design reviews.

Skills

Mechanical Checking Experience

GD&T Dimensioning

ASME Specifications Knowledge

3D CAD Tools

Education

AA/AS degree

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Enovia

Canvas/Adobe PDF

Job description

• Prepare records for releasing design data and documentation into company data and documentation control systems
• Check revisions to existing designs, drawings, and documentation
• Evaluate mechanical designs, engineering models, and drawing prints for compliance with internal and external industry standards
• Apply knowledge of manufacturing, tolerancing, and producibility capabilities during design checks
• Perform reviews and updates using check prints to meet company policies
• Coordinate with engineering, designers, and detailers to clarify requested changes
• Verify correct specifications for materials, finishes, processes, connectors, and other mechanical components
• Apply company, industry, and contractual standards to hardware design and documentation reviews
• Prepare technical documentation for hardware design release
• Enter data into the company documentation control system
• Use CAD and data management tools to complete checking tasks
• Assist the CAD tool support team with software testing and debugging when requested
• Help develop new design and documentation techniques and procedures
• Validate change-definition artifacts and revision-capture definitions for existing designs and documentation
• Perform design database and documentation checking for new design and drawing releases

Requirements

• AA/AS degree or other 2-year post-high-school training
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance
• U.S. citizenship required for security clearance eligibility
• Active and existing DoD Top Secret security clearance required after day 1
• Experience performing a Mechanical Checking role preferred
• Experience using 3D CAD design tools, including SolidWorks and/or NX, preferred
• Experience with PDF editing using Canvas or Adobe preferred
• Experience using PDM, specifically Enovia, preferred
• Experience in GD&T dimensioning preferred
• Knowledge of ASME specifications preferred
• Experience working on government/military programs preferred
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proactive problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments
• Strong attention to detail

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in mechanical design checking, including compliance with industry standards and specifications. Proficient in using CAD tools and data management systems to ensure accurate documentation and design integrity.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Mechanical Checking Experience
• 3D CAD Design Tools (SolidWorks, NX)
• PDM (Enovia)
• GD&T Dimensioning
• ASME Specifications Knowledge

Hard Skills

• Mechanical Design Evaluation
• Documentation Control
• Design Data Preparation
• Technical Documentation Preparation
• Change-Definition Validation

Soft Skills

• Proactive Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Effective Under Pressure
• Independent Work
• Collaborative Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• DoD Top Secret Security Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship for Security Clearance Eligibility

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing Knowledge
• Tolerancing
• Producibility Capabilities
• Government/Military Programs
• Internal and External Standards

Tools & Technologies

• CAD Tools
• Data Management Tools
• PDF Editing (Canvas, Adobe)