Engineering Drafter / SolidWorks Specialist
$87,100–$157,450 year
On-siteNatick, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Drive the migration of legacy 2D AutoCAD drawings into fully parameterized 3D SolidWorks models and assemblies, ensuring accurate Bills of Materials within the PTC Windchill PLM system. Build complex, fully constrained assemblies using industry standard practices and apply Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5 standards. Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to validate that migrated designs accurately represent physical products while maintaining data consistency across the PLM environment. This role supports the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command – Soldier Center mission in Natick, MA, offering a competitive salary range of $87,100 to $157,450.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Drafting & Design, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
- 4+ years of experience
- US Citizenship
- ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC)
- 3+ years of professional SolidWorks experience
- emphasis on top down/bottom up assemblies
- sheet metal
- weldments
- large assemblies
- Strong AutoCAD skills
- experience interpreting and converting legacy 2D drawings
- Proficiency in 3D modeling
- creating detailed drawings directly from models
- Strong background in production quality drawings
- compliant with ASME Y14.5
- Ability to model fabricated parts
- create accurate technical drawings
- Strong understanding of ANSI/ASME dimensioning and tolerancing practices
- Experience with mechanical, electrical, and textile design drafting
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross functional teams
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with Army drawings or DoD engineering documentation
- Knowledge of DoD and ASME drafting standards and best practices
- Hands on experience with PTC Windchill PLM
- CSWP/CSWE certification
- Strong analytical, technical, and communication skills
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