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The Mechanical Designer will be doing creation of electronic drawings for submarine structural systems for our client. Will perform specification trade studies and prepare arrangement recommendations for the design of structural systems in support of the Columbia Class submarine program.

The Mechanical Designer will design components or portions of systems and modifies existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations. Utilizes computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools such as, CAD, CAM or CATIA. Gathers information, makes studies, computes calculations, and prepares original rough layouts, sketches to present design proposal. Coordinates design criteria with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material, and planning group such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials, and contractual specifications. Exclude classifications in which incumbents predominantly perform drafting assignments.

Qualifications:

  • Associate's or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 3 years of related experience.
  • Strong 3D Modeling Skills and 3D spatial awareness;
  • Knowledge in GD&T;
  • Understanding of welding as it applies to the development of structural systems and components;
  • Capable of interfacing with Engineering to understand design requirements of various structural systems and lead other designers in the development of these systems to meet the requirements; and
  • Coordinate discussions and incorporate design aspects with manufacturing, tooling, materials and planning trades.

*1st Shift (7:30 to 4:00), Lunch is 12:00 to 12:30. 10%-15% overtime encouraged.*

Confidential clearance highly desired

Some driving into the yard (i.e. inside the gates) to discuss construction needs may be required, but employee will typically take the NNS Shuttle Van or our department vehicle.

Some travel may be required, but it will be infrequent (2 or 3 times/year).

Must be eligible for security clearance!




About Aerotek:

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.

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