Drafter/Designer

Job Description

Drafter/Designer | Company

The Tone:
This is an early career Drafter/Designer position at Company, on-site. The company operates in heavy industrial and shipyard environments, focusing on complex engineering projects. This role is essential for developing precise 2D drawings and supporting 3D modeling efforts, directly contributing to cutting-edge designs and learning crucial fabrication methods.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person: On-site

• Mission: Develop precise 2D drawings and support 3D modeling for complex industrial projects.
• Tech Stack: AutoCAD (2D, 3D), Autodesk Inventor, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Teams)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Create precision 2D engineering drawings and assist with 3D model creation using AutoCAD for complex industrial designs.
• Participate in lofting and plate development processes, translating design concepts into manufacturable components.
• Prepare CNC cutting files using AutoCAD 2D, optimizing for automated fabrication processes.
• Revise drawings promptly and accurately, integrating redline markups and engineering feedback.
• Learn and adopt various fabrication methods and adhere to manufacturing best practices to enhance design manufacturability.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early career professional in drafting/design, with a foundational understanding of fabrication drawings and blueprint reading abilities.
• Experience: 0-4 years of professional drafting/design experience, with a strong preference for backgrounds in heavy industrial or shipyard environments.
• Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D skills required; 3D experience is a significant asset), exceptional attention to detail, ability to learn new concepts, and capability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Bonus: An Associate’s degree or certification in Drafting or Design; introductory knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T); familiarity with Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D CAD software; experience with heavy structural steel and complex welded designs; prior lofting experience in industrial or marine applications; direct experience developing CNC cutting files for manufacturing; specialized experience in CVN or submarine structural design and drafting; knowledge or experience with ASME Code pressure vessel and heat exchanger design; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Teams.