Mechanical Designer

Mechanical Designer### Mechanical Designer Apply:
Onsite

Required:

Cambridge, MA:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR003080
** Overview:
** Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.

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** Job Description

Summary:

** A Mechanical CAD Designer, turns designs into detailed, build-ready drawings for prototypes, production parts, fixtures and test equipment. Works closely with engineers and focus on creating models and layouts that translate cleanly to the shop floor. The opportunity is best suited for CAD designers, drafters, or technical specialists with a deep understanding of CAD (ideally Solid Works and/or CREO) and good knowledge of PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) 3DX preferred.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on, detail-driven CAD work and wants to see designs come into reality.
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* Job Description:

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** Duties/Responsibilities*
* * Create Solidworks and/or Creo models and drawings for machine components, cables & wire harnesses, and printed circuit card assemblies.
* Manage designs and CAD files using 3D Experience PLM
* Execute drawing revisions as specified by engineering change requests.
* Perform drafting to accepted company and national standards.
* With minimal oversight identify design issues and bring any issues to Senior Technical Staff.
* Follow established work processes and instructions and adapt to new processes and work instructions quickly.
* Provide feedback on the effectiveness of processes and work instructions.
* Communicate project status and issues to management and members of the project team in oral or written form as requested for the project.
* Responsible for other assignments at the discretion of the supervisor.
** Job Qualifications
**** Skills/Abilities*
* * Well versed in 3D CAD modeling and drafting, preferably Creo and or Solidworks.
* Proficient in industry and military modeling and drafting standards
* Ability to collect, organize and capture design details in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
* Able to properly identify and define parameters by referencing component datasheets.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.
** Education
* ** High school diploma or Equivalent is required.
* Associates degree or certificate from a two- or four-year technical school in engineering technology or related discipline. May be substituted with equivalent work experience.  ##
** Experience
* ** Requires 3-5 years of experience in the field of technical drafting.
** Additional

Job Description:

*** Active government security clearance is a plus but not required.
* Must be a US Citizen with the ability to receive a government security clearance.
* The job opportunity is at Draper’s Cambridge, MA office.

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** Job Location - City:
** Cambridge
* * Job Location - State:
** Massachusetts
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** The US base salary range for this full-time position is $28.00 - $47.60
* Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations.
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