Senior Checker

Columbia, MD (HQ)
Columbia, MD 21046, USA

Assess and check computer and manually generated documents, their associated parts structures and parts lists for veracity and conformity. Drawings range from detail to complicated assemblies. Other documents include, but are not limited to specifications, wire tabulations, schematics, and departmental procedures. Mentor staff in correct drawing practices and create written guidance to define and document drawing practices as needed. This opening is for the CAD department.

Interacting with computers — using computers and computer systems

• Use computer aided drafting or design software for design, drafting, modeling, or other engineering tasks. Solid Works is the primary drafting tool but ability to use 2-D CoCreate and 3-D CREO is desired.
• Use spreadsheet software
• Use Program Lifecycle Maintenance (PLM) software to manage work tasks, research data, and run reports.
• Research parts and standards with on-line tools.

Drafting, laying out, and specifying technical devices, parts, and equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

• Model and drafting of layout, parts and assemblies
• Oversee checking process of all CAD drawings to assure the accuracy of the drawing content and recommendations pertaining to the suitableness of the design
• Recommend to and collaborate with database administrator, supervisory and engineering personnel on the development of standard parts, procedures, processes, and tools
• May occasionally be called upon to perform duties of designers and drafters of lower classification

Getting information — observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

• Collect scientific or technical data
• Read technical drawings

Communicating with supervisors, peers, or subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

• Confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel
• Confer with designers and engineers to resolve design and documentation discrepancies
• Confer with database administrator, manufacturing operations, quality and supervisory personnel on problems affecting the design, manufacturing and scheduling of projects to which assigned

Updating and using relevant knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

• Keep abreast of advances in Computer Aided Design, Engineering, Manufacturing and database design and theory which may be used in the design and development of products, procedures, and processes
• Follow manufacturing methods or techniques
• Use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques
• Use government regulations

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education Requirement: High school diploma or equivalent, in addition to some higher-level technical schooling in the field of Computer Aided Design/Drafting or other related drafting experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties assigned. Must have a thorough mathematical background including algebra, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry. Must understand engineering principles and documentation practices.

Experience Requirement: Minimum of ten years of design/drafting experience (including a minimum of five years as a CAD/drawing Checker) covering numerous engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical/electronic, civil and aeronautical. Must have a good working knowledge of manufacturing processes and the effect of design cost. Communication skills and appropriate to pass and receive information, ideas, and processes in both written and oral form.

Familiarity of and adherence to standards of design, drafting, dimensions and tolerating as described in the ASME Y14.100 family of standards and MIL-STD-31000.

In compliance with state and local laws, the salary range for this role is $71,537 to $112,516. The range provided is a general guideline and good faith estimate representative of all experience levels but is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. TCOM considers several factors when extending an offer including, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, a candidate’s experience, education/training, key skills, internal equity, and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

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