Mechanical Design Drafter

Photo-Sonics, Inc. is an international leader in state-of-the art optical tracking systems in Chatsworth and has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Design Drafter. We’re seeking a multi-disciplinary candidate who is self-motivated and is able to set and meet goals.

The Mechanical Design Drafter will contribute to the design effort of mechanical systems. This individual will assist with creating new designs and design improvements of the Photo-Sonics product line and ensures that the product meets or exceeds our customer’s requirements. Create and update drawings from sketches, redline prints or instructions.

Responsibilities include but no limited to:

• Perform packaging study for complex assemblies of various platforms
• Communicate with vendors and provide suggestions of parts that would support new designs
• Review and approve ECNs, in the absence of the Mechanical Engineering supervisor
• Review and approve at non-compliance material review board, in the absence of the Mechanical Engineering supervisor
• Review and approve redlines drawings, in the absence of the Mechanical Engineering supervisor
• Perform drafting, and assist engineers with designing products
• Making changes to drawings with ECNs
• Incorporate R.F.C to drawings with FCNs
• Produce engineering and manufacturing drawings from sketches and prototypes
• Interface with appropriate engineering and manufacturing personnel to generate documents and/or resolve problems/discrepancies
• Create BOMs for assemblies
• Entering new items/BOMs into Navision
• Creates engineering documentation
• Perform other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned
• Ensures that safety regulations, military specifications, and customer requirements are met while protecting the Company’s corporate proprietary documentation
• Comply with ITAR/FAR
• Comply with AS9100

Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years drafting (board) AutoCAD 2000
• Must possess excellent project management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written communication

Skills:

• Basic electronic skills
• Working knowledge of AUTOCAD/Solidworks
• Proven ability to build strong customer relationships
• Knowledge of military drafting standards

Physical Requirements include:

• Position requires ability to lift (15 lbs.), stand, walk for long periods of time.
• Position may require some climbing.