Design & Drafting Technician - Solidworks

Associate's degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience. SolidWorks experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable period of time. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Design & Drafting Technician - Solidworks (Princ Dsgn Drftng Tech). This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation’s core defense/intelligence services and systems.  General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:

• Design/drafting with SolidWorks
• Performs detailed design and documentation of mechanical components or subsystems
• Manages own design sub-tasks in support of the duties within the project assigned
• Contributes to design and documentation of semi-complex mechanical components as active member of project team
• Produces two-dimensional (2D) or three-dimensional (3D) CAD work product output for fabrication and assembly
• Generates mechanical designs considering material requirements and functional characteristics
• Generates and checks semi-complex to complex drawings
• Performs tolerance analysis studies as required
• Creates new and/or revises existing drawings using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, and bills of material for our products
• Determines scaling; inserts necessary reference planes, centering and dimension lines, hidden line interpolations, and sectioning; prepares specifications for parts, assemblies, and installations; prepares complete production detail drawings; contributes design modifications to improve quality of product or facilitate manufacturing operations
• Checks drawings versus the project input for correctness and conformance to standard engineering drafting practices and standards
• Works with engineers regarding model accuracy, design, drafting standards and ECN/ECR documentation
• Creates Engineering Change Notices detailing the necessary changes to released designs, updates drawings/models/BOMs as needed, and routes change requests through the approval process
• Creates and revises documentation detailing assembly and/or testing
• May work with system management including file maintenance, backup and storage
• Writes technical documents, test procedures, installation procedures, and process documents
• Conducts research to make recommendations to management for new vendors, products or technical specifications
• Consistently works on complex assignments requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issues
• Researches and interfaces with vendors on products that meet job design requirements
• Uses the Engineering Change database to implement changes in a design document to cut costs where needed and record changes that are needed to improve on a product
• Works as individual technical contributor or as part of development team
• Provides work leadership to drafters / may manage small team of drafters
• Open to new ideas and can serve as a champion for change and acts to support change when directed from management
• Assists engineers in the design and development of complex and detailed layouts of printed circuit boards Participates in developing designs of new or modified high-density printed circuit boards
• May define design standards and configurations
• Works from preliminary schematics, part lists, and basic description of the board function, configuration, and arrangement as defined by engineering
• Instructs drafter in the completion of drawings and specifications

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficient knowledge of material requirements, fabrication techniques, and manufacturability concepts
• Proficient knowledge of design principles and techniques including computer aided design (CAD)
• Trained/ experienced in the use of current strategic CAD tools (SolidWorks required)
• Proficient knowledge of the strategic CAD and file management tools
• Proficient knowledge of design documentation standards (e.g ASME Y14.5M, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
• Proficient knowledge of mechanical stress; structural, thermal and tolerance analysis
• Possesses proficient problem solving and collaborative skills
• Demonstrates initiative, applies personal talent to practical solutions
• Works within the trade space defined (cost / schedule / technology)
• Demonstrates the ability to weigh risks and make progress in the face of uncertainty
• Willingly takes on problems and commits to solutions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Manages time to ensure an assignment's completion

NOTE: This position is fully on-site in our Cannonsburg, PA facility.

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At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the world’s most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine what’s possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.

We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit https://gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran