Mechanical Design/Drafter - Secret Clearance

Immediately Hiring Mechanical Designer / Drafter – CAD experts! We’re hiring a Mechanical CAD Designer to support the development of engineering drawings, 3D models, and technical data packages for advanced aerospace and defense hardware. In this role, you’ll work closely with engineering teams to create and maintain detailed mechanical drawings and CAD models used for manufacturing and production. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who enjoys hands–on design work, CAD modeling, and supporting real hardware development in a collaborative engineering environment. Location: Tucson, AZ (onsite) Relocation Assistance Available. Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required; Secret clearance (active or obtainable) with a strong preference for an active clearance. Key Responsibilities Create and maintain 2D drawings and 3D CAD models using tools like Creo, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD Develop detailed mechanical drawings with proper dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) Support creation and updates of technical data packages (TDPs) and engineering documentation Revise drawings based on engineering changes and design reviews Ensure drawings meet industry standards and manufacturing requirements Collaborate with engineering teams to improve design clarity, accuracy, and manufacturability Follow CAD modeling best practices to ensure consistency and ease of revision Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Drafting/Design, or related field (or equivalent experience) 2+ years of experience in mechanical design, CAD drafting, or engineering support Proficiency with CAD tools (Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.) Experience creating detailed engineering drawings and documentation U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain a Secret security clearance Preferred Qualifications Experience with Creo / ProE (preferred) Familiarity with GD&T and tolerance analysis Experience creating complete drawing packages / TDPs Exposure to model-based design or model-based engineering (MBE/MBD) Internship or co‑op experience in mechanical design or drafting Experience supporting manufacturing or production environments Full compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications. Pay Ranges: $62 — $67 USD Quest Defense provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr QuEST Defense