Mechanical Designer/Drafter

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.


We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Summary

Creates and modifies detailed drawings using CAD hardware and software from sketches, layouts or notes provided by engineering. Contributes design modifications to facilitate manufacturing operation or quality of product. Checks drawing plots versus the project input for correctness and conformance to standards. Works with design engineers regarding model accuracy, design, drafting standards and ECN/ECR documentation. May work with system management including file maintenance, backup and storage by performing the following duties. At this level, tasks and assignments tend to be general but may involve complex and/or non-routine assignments and duties are performed under limited supervision. Must be highly motivated, team oriented, quality focused and willing to work under schedule pressure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities may include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Designs major segments of complex subsystems.
• Creates 3-D models of parts and assemblies using SolidWorks 2023 SW to develop a subsystem layout. Prepares production drawings based on these models.
• Applies knowledge of materials, finishes, welding, and other manufacturing processes to drawings.
• Able to work within concept to and through manufacture environment
• Able to integrate and package electro/mechanical enclosures
• Able to perform Form, Fit and Function verification
• Participates in design reviews.
• Works closely with and communicate to engineers and manufacturing personnel to insure that all aspects of the design are understood.
• Serves as liaison with operations during fabrication of parts to insure that all design issues are resolved and drawings are updated.
• Performs tolerance analysis on mating parts to insure proper fit. Applies knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) to designs. MIL-STD, ASME, NAS and DOD standards apply.
• Technically directs work and checks drawings of lower level drafters. Provides expertise in CAD software for specific problem solving on a project
• Daily availability to include evenings and weekends when necessary to reach goals/deadlines.
• May be requested to work with AutoCAD or similar SW tools such as SMAP 3D and DraftSight in preparation of 2D drawings.
• Willing to work overtime

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities but may provide technical leadership to lower-level Designers including carrying out lead responsibilities in accordance with applicable regulations and laws and the organization's policies and procedures. This includes, but is not limited to training employees, planning, assigning, directing work and resolving technically related work problems.

Competencies


To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Oral/Written Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Records data; Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values. Must conform to TBE and our customer expectations. Suggestions are encouraged, however procedures are well established and deliveries are scheduled.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches other in a tactful manner; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and material properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed. Self-starter, highly motivated and able to hit ground running.

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university, Associates Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 plus years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plan and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have working knowledge of:

• SolidWorks Design software; SolidWorks 2023 is current SW of choice
• MS Excel Spreadsheet software and
• MS Word Word Processing software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Certified SolidWorks Associate is a strong plus. required (in place or obtained within 6 months).

Other Qualifications

• Advanced skills in 3D solid Modeling/drafting using SolidWorks software
• Advanced skills in 2D drafting using AutoCAD, SMAP 3D or DraftSight software
• Advanced knowledge of conventional engineering drawing practices per ASME Y14 standards.
• Intermediate knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5
• Intermediate knowledge of machining operations and shop practices
• Familiar with and working knowledge of PDM file manager SW.

Other Essential Duties

• Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Basic Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen
• Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP...)

Other Qualifications

• Active Government Security Clearance is not required
• US Citizenship. with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.
• Ability to travel (domestically/internationally) approximately __+/-10_% is a plus

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.