Mechanical Drafter: Level II

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Job Description

Job Description

Mechanical Drafter: Experienced (Level III)

Full – Time / Day shift position

Salary: $24.90 to $34.13 (dependent upon experience)

Job Description:

Based in Albuquerque New Mexico, Thunder Scientific Corp. (TSC), the world's leading manufacturer of NIST-proven, two-pressure humidity calibration systems, has a prospective opening for an experienced Mechanical Drafter (Level III) with practical SolidWorks drafting experience. At TSC, you will play a crucial role in supporting our engineering and design team. Your responsibilities will include creating and revising detailed technical drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks, ensuring all designs meet industry, customer-specific, and in-house standards.

Responsibilities:

Drawings and models:

• Create, revise, and release production drawings, 3D models, and assemblies in SolidWorks to in-house drafting standards.
• Maintain the drawing library in SolidWorks PDM: revision control, file structure, templates, and release workflows.
• Process Engineering Change Orders: incorporate approved changes, keep BOMs accurate against the ERP system, and route releases through PDM.
• Keep SolidWorks PDM healthy, e.g., file structure, workflows, templates, and user access.

Vendor and project support:

• Prepare drawing packages for quotes, answer vendor drawing questions, and help disposition nonconforming parts with the responsible engineer.
• Support new-product development with prototype drawings, pilot-build documentation, and participation in design reviews.

Certification support:

• Maintain the critical-component list and engineering design files for UL/IEC 61010-1 certified products.
• Evaluate proposed changes to ensure no negative impact on critical component’s certification.
• Maintain all engineering design files needed for certification support, e.g., supplier data, construction details, and clause-by-clause evidence.

Additive manufacturing:

• Prepare production parts for printing: select process, material, orientation, and support; build and maintain slicer profiles; control print files.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain the in-house 3D printers; troubleshoot print failures; manage filament, and consumable inventory.
• Post-process and inspect printed parts to drawing requirements.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Associate degree in Mechanical Drafting, Design Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field with a minimum of 2 years of applied drafting or mechanical design experience; OR equivalent professional experience demonstrating competency in a regulated or production manufacturing environment.
• Proven proficiency in SolidWorks consistent with the Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) exam.
• Experience with SolidWorks PDM or similar product data management system(s).
• Experience creating both small and large assemblies.
• Working knowledge of configuration management principles.
• Strong understanding of ECO workflows, including the formal review, approval, and documentation processes required to modify released engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of applied engineering fundamentals and manufacturing processes as they relate to drafting and design execution.
• Familiarity with iterative prototyping and design workflows.
• Excellent attention to detail and accountability for drawing and documentation accuracy.
• Effective problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interpret and convey technical information clearly.
• Experienced in technical writing, including creation of work instructions.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
• Motivated, well-organized, and proactive team member aligned with company values.
• Must be drug and alcohol free.

Preferred:

• Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Experience with SolidWorks Routing.
• Technical Writing experience, including creation of work instructions.
• Familiarity with or interest in additive manufacturing (3D Printing).

Physical Challenges:

• Ability to operate hardware and software supporting the drafting needs of TSC.
• Consistent sitting for many hours at one time (50%+ of normal shift).
• Occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Salary and Benefits:

• Thunder Scientific Corp. offers industry-competitive salary based on experience.
• Competitive benefits include insurance (health, dental, vision, and life), short/long-term disability coverage, vacation/sick leave time, tuition assistance, profit sharing, and 401K.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Work schedule flexibility.
• Opportunity to contribute to challenging and meaningful projects.

Thunder Scientific Corporation has been the world's leading humidity instrument manufacturer for 60+ years. We continually introduce new products to help customers handle their humidity needs. Whether in a metrology lab or in challenging industrial environments, Thunder will continue to provide humidity instruments for years to come.

Company Description

Thunder Scientific Corporation has been the world's leading humidity instrument manufacturer for 60+ years. We continually introduce new products to help customers handle their humidity needs. Whether in a metrology lab or in challenging industrial environments, Thunder will continue to provide humidity instruments for years to come.

Location and commute

Albuquerque, NM .

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How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3212195338.