Mechanical Designer/Drafter III - AutoCAD
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Mechanical Designer/Drafter III - AutoCAD
Location
Norwich, CT, US
Experience
Senior
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Apply by
July 6, 2027
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Office
Job Description
## Overview
The Mechanical Designer/Drafter III position supports mechanical design and drafting efforts for United States Navy submarine programs and Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUV)s. The Mechanical Designer/Drafter III develops and updates technical drawings and models, conducts ship checks, and assists with shipboard installation and mechanical design documentation in accordance with Navy, DoD, and company standards.
This position is 100% Onsite
## Responsibilities
- Conduct ship checks on United States Navy submarines to collect field data and verify existing configurations.
- Research submarine construction using ship construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Collaborate directly with Mechanical Engineers to create 3D solid models supporting optimization of mechanical designs for shipboard installations.
- Develop 2D mechanical component and assembly-level drawings in accordance with applicable standards.
- Develop, update, and maintain Lists of Material (LOM).
- Development of shipboard installation and arrangement drawings.
- Apply mechanical drafting principles and engineering concepts to support design solutions.
- Implement Standard Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) practices in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards.
- Perform self-checks of drawings and models to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance prior to submittal.
- Conduct quality assurance reviews of junior Mechanical Designer/Drafter personnel work.
- Participate in internal design reviews and incorporate review comments into assigned drawings.
- Maintain organized electronic design files and adhere to configuration management and document control processes.
- Communicate effectively with engineers, designers, and program team members to clarify design intent and task requirements.
- Track assigned tasks, meet schedule-driven deliverables, and provide status updates to senior design staff or project leaders.
- Follow company quality management system (QMS) procedures and support continuous improvement efforts.
- Comply with all safety, security, export control, and confidentiality requirements when working in office, shipyard, and onboard environments.
## Qualifications
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance.
- U.S. Citizenship is required for the purpose of obtaining and holding a U.S. security clearance.
- High School Diploma or GED, plus a Computer-Aided Design/Drafting Certificate.
Experience Requirements
- 5 years minimum of business-related experience in one or more of the following:
- Creating 2D drawings using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software
- Creating 3D drawings using solid modeling design software
Technical Skills
- Developed understanding of mechanical drafting principles, manufacturing processes, and drawing conventions.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering sketches, specifications, and technical drawings.
- Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD® and Autodesk Inventor® is desired but not required. SOLIDWORKS® experience is acceptable.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
- Experience using Adobe PDF tools.
Physical Requirements
- Physically capable of conducting ship checks aboard United States Navy submarines.
- Comfortable working in confined spaces.
- Ability to climb vertical ladders ranging from 20 to 25 feet unassisted.
Work Environment
- Work may be performed in office, shipyard, and onboard submarine environments.
- May require travel to Navy facilities and shipyards.
## EEO Statement
EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct ship checks on Navy submarines to collect field data and verify configurations.
- Research submarine construction using technical documentation and specifications.
- Collaborate with Mechanical Engineers to create 3D solid models for design optimization.
- Develop 2D mechanical component and assembly-level drawings per standards.
- Develop, update, and maintain Lists of Material (LOM).
- Create shipboard installation and arrangement drawings.
- Apply mechanical drafting principles and engineering concepts to support design solutions.
- Implement Standard Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) practices per ASME Y14.5.
- Perform self-checks of drawings and models for accuracy and compliance.
- Conduct quality assurance reviews of junior personnel work.
- Participate in internal design reviews and incorporate feedback.
- Maintain organized electronic design files and adhere to configuration management processes.
- Communicate with engineers and designers to clarify design intent.
- Track tasks, meet schedule-driven deliverables, and provide status updates.
- Follow company quality management system (QMS) procedures.
- Comply with safety, security, export control, and confidentiality requirements.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Computer-Aided Design/Drafting Certificate
Skills Required
Mechanical Drafting2D Drawing Creation3D Solid ModelingTechnical Drawing InterpretationGD&TASME Y14.5 StandardsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft PowerPointCommunicationAttention to DetailCollaborationTime ManagementAutodesk AutoCADAutodesk InventorSOLIDWORKSAdobe PDF tools
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