Designer, CAD​/ AutoCAD​/ Mechanical Design, Engineering Design & Technologists

Seeking an experienced Designer with expertise in precision mechanical design to provide support to our client in Idaho Falls, .

Final date to receive applications:
Monday, 10/12/26, 11 am PST.

The Contract or or will assess engineering requirements and translates into technical blueprints, drawings, layouts, and simulation models using CAD/CAM/CAE software or applying standard CAD/CAM/CAE techniques to digitize, edit, and revise engineering drawings of components, parts, and assemblies. Customize CAD/CAM/CAE software to model complex or unusual designs.

• Develop and revise 2D drawings, 3D parametric models, assemblies, and associated documentation from approved engineering inputs.
• Create complete, unambiguous drawings that define geometry, interfaces, materials, finishes, processes, tolerances, inspection requirements, quantities, and assembly relationships needed for fabrication and installation.
• Select and apply functional datum reference frames, feature control frames, material condition modifiers, basic dimensions, and general tolerances in accordance with ASME Y14.5-2009.
• Evaluate tolerance accumulation and fit at part and assembly interfaces; identify conditions that could prevent fabrication, inspection, assembly, interchangeability, or intended operation.
• Apply good parametric modeling practices, including stable design intent, fully constrained sketches, appropriate feature order, controlled references, reusable geometry, and clean assembly structure.
• Check drawings and models for fit, form, function, completeness, consistency, manufacturability, inspectability, and compliance with applicable drafting and engineering standards.
• Verify parts lists, item balloons, quantities, drawing references, zone locations, next-assembly information, notes, weld symbols, revision identifiers, and change markings across the full drawing package.
• Maintain drawing, model, and reference-file integrity through established document control, revision control, configuration management, and records processes.
• Resolve technical comments from engineers, independent checkers, fabricators, inspectors, and formal document change reviews, while preserving an auditable disposition of changes.
• Coordinate with engineers and other disciplines to clarify requirements, document assumptions, identify missing inputs, and recommend practical drawing or modeling solutions.
• Plan assigned work against negotiated priorities and dates; provide credible progress updates and raise scope, resource, or schedule concerns before commitments are missed.
• Support backlog reduction with a constructive, service-oriented approach and mentor drafting personnel in modeling, detailing, checking, and GD&T application when requested.
• Other duties as assigned by the BEA Technical Point of Contact.

The client operates on a 4x10 schedule, consisting of four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday (approx. 7:00 AM–5:30 PM MST).

The candidate will work remotely, with the ability to come onsite as needed. The primary onsite location is the Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL).

To support payroll, tax, and employment compliance requirements, candidates must reside in one of the following approved locations:
Arizona, California, Texas, Aiken, SC, Columbia, SC, Greenville, SC, Idaho Falls, , or Pittsburgh, PA. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applicants located outside of these approved locations at this time.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience using Creo software.
• Must have overall specialization in precision mechanical.
• Demonstrated ability to apply ASME Y14.5-2009 to real parts and assemblies, including datum systems, position, profile, orientation, runout, form controls, composite controls, projected tolerance zones, virtual condition, and bonus tolerance.
• Ability to explain why a GD&T scheme protects function and how the requirement can be manufactured and verified; ability to identify over constrained, under defined, conflicting, or noninspectable requirements.
• Advanced skill with PTC Creo and Windchill Data Management Software or comparable parametric 3D CAD software and Data Manager (PDM or Vault) and working knowledge of AutoCAD.
  Creo proficiency is required for immediate contribution.
• Strong command of drawing layout, orthographic projection, section and detail views, dimensioning, tolerancing, weld symbols, parts lists, item ballooning, and revision…