Drafter/Designer II (2753)

WHY NTS? We make an Impact on the World! We are a purposeful organization that tests products the world can trust, making tomorrow safer than today. Our work is critical to industries such as aerospace, defense, space, telecom, automotive and to national security, space exploration, and the next generation of technology-driven products.

JOB SUMMARY:

The CAD Designer will work with Project Managers, Project Engineers and SME to manage and create all drafted documentation associated with projects. The documentation will primarily be created using SOLIDWORKS, and the scope of the job will span all elements of the project life cycle inclusive of gathering project requirements, preliminary and final design, procurement and As-Built of fixtures and materials, project monitoring and control.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prepare design drawings, details, and sketches from sketches, concepts or mark-ups provided by Customer engineering or project management staff. Draw and plot drawings to scale, as required
• Checks drawing plots versus the project input for correctness and conformance to standards
• Work under the direction of the PMs, Engineers, and SME's to design complex drawings, such as test fixtures, fabrication documents, routine design layouts, detailed drawings, and Keyplans
• Prepare complex drawings (e.g., Keyplans, detailed layouts, and installation details)
• Prepare and work with bills of material (BOMs) and other construction documents
• Create and markup existing PDF documents using Adobe
• Other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Knowledge of CAD software and drawing programs
• Knowledge of architectural and engineering design principles
• Ability to coordinate and consult with engineers to complete projects
• Ability to transform initial rough product designs into working documents using CAD software
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing relevant technical publications
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Solid match and analytical skills

EDUCTION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Associate degree in engineering, architecture, design, or a similar field preferred
• CAD design certification strongly preferred
• 2-4 years of experience as a design drafter or a similar role
• Experience working with CAD software and drawing programs (SOLIDWORKS preferred)

OUR CULTURE

Given the importance of the work we do, we hold ourselves to a higher standard. As a result, the NTS environment is one where people are committed to excellence and working together to accomplish common goals. Our culture is defined by trust, valuing our employees, respect for each other, unity as a team, quality customer service, and training and development of our team for ongoing success. Our goal is to foster an environment where our employees are motivated to break barriers and conceptualize ideas that support our customers' goals of getting their products ready to deliver to market. We recognize hard work, and we reward performance!

BENEFITS

At NTS, you get a great benefits package with the time off you need to feel refreshed. The benefits, along with a highly competitive salary, are offered to provide protection and security to you and, where applicable, your dependents. Benefits include the following:

• Paid Holidays - 11
• PTO - 17.5 days
• Paid Volunteer Time Off (PVTO)
• Medical, Dental &Vision
• 401K
• Life/AD&D
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Legal Shield/Identity Theft
• Pet Insurance

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

We always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our business.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work-related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

WORKING CONDITIONS

Test lab with exposure to sudden, loud noises

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.



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