CAD Designer
Newport News, Virginia•Contract
$76,000 - $100,000 annually
$76,000 - $100,000 annually
About the Job
US Citizenship Required.
12 month ongoing contract.
Job Description:
- This position will support design initiatives for Virginia Class model file conversions.
- The candidate will convert 3D models into the SeimensNX application including setting up construction views.
- All trade disciplines will be involved in this effort.
- Designs 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, NX, 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.
Basic Qualifications:
- Associate’s Degree and 6 years of experience.
- 2 years of related experience can be substituted for Associate’s degree.
- 4 years of non-related experience can be substituted for Associate’s degree.
- An Apprentice Certificate or graduation from Navy Nuclear Power School can be substituted for Associate’s degree.
Preferred Qualifications:
- AAS Degree in Drafting and Design or Engineering Technology.
- SiemensNX and/or Inventor modeling experience.
- Experience in manufacturing/installation drawing creation.
- Trade experience using 3D work instructions in areas such as: Structure, Electrical, Piping, Mechanical, Ventilation, Sheetmetal.
- Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Effective communication skills with both internal and external of the value stream.