Senior Draftsperson

Job Title

Senior Draftsperson

MERC

Mercer Engineering Research Center

Warner Robins, GA

Mercer Engineering Research Center (MERC), a research institute of Mercer University, provides high quality engineering, scientific, and technical support services to both government and private industry customers.

The Senior Draftsperson will use computer-aided design (CAD) to provide engineering drawings and drafting to support the MERC engineering staff under the supervision of the respective chief engineer.

• Utilizes Solid Works and AutoCAD to develop engineering models and drawings
• Uses ASME-Y14.100, ASME-Y14.24, ASME-Y14.35, ASME-Y14.34, MIL-STD-31000, IEEE, ANSI, and other related standards to prepare drawings
• Provides detailed coordination and development of engineering drawings in accordance with MERC standard processes
• Performs checks of engineering drawings including schematics, parts lists, and electrical interconnect listings
• Assists in the establishment of MERC drafting standards and PDM workflow and ensures compliance across the Center
• Assists other drafting personnel
• Approves engineering drawings for release
• Supports and executes other tasks as assigned by the responsible supervisor
• Ensures familiarity with all MERC core capabilities and with current and potential customer base
• Remains alert during all customer contacts for potential problems or opportunities that could lead to additional business for MERC core capability areas
• Reports all perceived or identified MERC business opportunities to the Director of Acquisition Strategy through a Chief Engineer

• US Citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
• Formal training, coursework, or certification and 9 years of directly related experience with ASME-Y14.100, ASME-Y14.24, ASME-Y14.35, and ASME-Y14.34, MIL-STD-31000, IEEE, ANSI, and other related standards to prepare drawings is required
• Experience creating part and assembly models and fabrication drawings via CAD system
• Experience creating part and assembly models and drawings in Solid Works
• Experience creating 2D drawings/blueprints for fabrication in AutoCAD

• Familiarity with Air Force systems, drafting practices, and TDP requirements
• Experience in the application of GD&T
• Experience in the application of Model-Based Definitions (MBD)
• Ability to handle multiple projects
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to self-direct work

Application must include a cover letter and resume.

MERC offers a generous benefits package including health and dental insurance, retirement, tuition reimbursement, vacation/sick leave accrual, and holiday pay.

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