CAD Designer

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Create cost effective design layouts, models, and drawings that meet all customer requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Create layouts, models and drawings to support production.
• Provide support to engineers for design of basic shelters and mechanical and electrical modifications including rack installations, ECU installations, entry panel installations, lighting, power distribution and other ancillary items.
• Attend job kick-off meetings and participate in design reviews with customers as required.
• Review and understand customer specifications and Statements of Work, including Technical Data Package requirements for the program.
• Follow all CAD standards and procedures used by Gichner Shelter Systems.
• Meet CAD schedules and budgets.
• Provide support to CAD Operators.
• Review drawings for design.
• Follow configuration requirements for documentation control.
• Interface with other departments to support the project.
• Contribute to product improvement, standardization, and department improvement projects.
• Assist in providing CAD estimates as required.
• Resolves problems that are diversified and complex.
• Requires adapting methodology used when situation is not covered by established practice.
• Shows expertise in one or two areas and demonstrate out-of-box creativity.
• Requires considerable judgment in compiling facts and making decisions where recognized practice is inadequate for the situation.
• Generally, sets own priorities; keeps manager informed.
• Regularly takes initiative to solve problems and organize projects.
• May provide work leadership and training to lower-level designers and operators.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Keyword: CAD,Engineering,Shelter,Designer,DoD
Required Experience:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
• Advanced knowledge of Gichner products.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years technical training, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years' CAD design experience.
• 3D modeling experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Office environment.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

From: Kratos Defense