Kord
defense
DesignDrafter
“Design Drafter at Kord. Skills: drafting, SolidWorks, design, mechanical engineering support. play a critical role in the design, development, and integration of integrated systems that support our High Energy Laser weapon platforms. Drafts and prepares detail drawings of unusual, complex, or original design, working with design originators”
What You'll Achieve.
enhance national security; deliver decisive battlefield advantages; Ensure final designs comply with regulations and quality standards
Industry & Context.
Exercises independent judgment in selecting and interpreting data based on a knowledge of the design intent; Ensures that anticipated problems in manufacture, assembly, installation, and operation are resolved by the drawings produced; Identify potential operational issues and redesign products to improve functionality; analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex system behaviors; Ability to contribute to mechanical design problem solving independently
US Citizenship, Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance, Able to work in an active development lab environment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School Diploma and at least 6+ years relevant drafting experience, US Citizenship, Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance, Extensive working experience with SolidWorks computer-aided design (CAD) software
Nice to Have
Associates Degree, 10+ years relevant drafting experience, Demonstrated experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing and ASME drafting standards, Ability to navigate and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and interface requirements, analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex system behaviors, Good math skills, Ability to meet deadlines, Excellent communication skills for interacting with engineers, program management, and government customers, Able and willing to work in an agile development environment, Able to work both independently and in a team environment, Able to clearly communicate, express, and understand complex information, Able to work in an active development lab environment, Ability to contribute to mechanical design problem solving independently, Additional certification from the American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) is a plus
What You'll Do.
play a critical role in the design
and integration of integrated systems that support our High Energy Laser weapon platforms
Drafts and prepares detail drawings of unusual
working with design originators
Creates designs from verbal or written instructions
Performs unusually difficult assignments requiring considerable initiative
and drafting expertise
Ensures that anticipated problems in manufacture
and operation are resolved by the drawings produced
Liaise with engineers to gather product and structural requirements and designs
weight limitations and requirements in materials
Describe production methods step-by-step (including equipment and software types to be used)
Create detailed designs with computer-aided design (CAD) software
Design diagrams and layouts to illustrate workflow
Prepare and review rough sketches and review them along with the engineering team
Identify potential operational issues and redesign products to improve functionality
Ensure final designs comply with regulations and quality standards
Create manuals that describe existing products’ operation
features and maintenance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with systems engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and program leadership; Liaise with engineers to gather product and structural requirements and designs; Prepare and review rough sketches and review them along with the engineering team; Excellent communication skills for interacting with engineers, program management, and government customers; Able to work both independently and in a team environment; Able to clearly communicate, express, and understand complex information
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills for interacting with engineers, program management, and government customers; Able to clearly communicate, express, and understand complex information
Process & Methodology
May serve as a coordinator and planner for large and complex drafting projects
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