Offer summary

Qualifications:

Min. Trade school certificate or associate degree in a design-related program with 10+ years of experience., Proficiency in CAD programs, preferably SolidWorks or AutoCAD., Demonstrated experience in mechanical systems, machine design, and GD&T per ASME Y14.5., Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently on complex problems..

Key responsabilities:

Create and check CAD models and engineering drawings for advanced Generation IV reactors.

Assist with modeling structures for large, complex design projects and maintain large assembly models.

Verify accuracy of engineering drawings and perform tolerance stack-up analysis.

Oversee clash detection in model space and assist in developing group design standards.

Job description

Our client is seeking to contract with a highly motivated Senior Mechanical Designer. In this role, you will both create and check structural and mechanical design solutions, 3D CAD models, and engineering drawings for the conceptual and preliminary design development for advanced Generation IV reactors. Candidates must have extensive experience in mechanical/structural design and drafting using a mainstream CAD system.

Responsibilities

Create CAD models, optimized for anticipated future work, of detailed designs
Assist with modeling structure for large, complex design projects
Maintain large assembly models in support of projects
Create engineering drawings, applying ASME 14.1 and Y15.5 standards
Check engineering drawings for equipment arrangements, piping arrangements, isometrics, layouts, machine design, mechanical system, etc. verify information represented is accurate and drafting standards are met
Verify fit, form, and function for completeness of designs
Perform tolerance stack-up analysis in support of design verification
Oversee model space for clash detection and lead resolution activities
Assist with the development of group design standards
Assist in the coordination of CAD group deliverables

Key Qualifications and Skills:

Min. Trade school certificate, associate degree preferred, in design-related program with 10+ years of experience
Proficiency with CAD programs, SolidWorks/AutoCAD preferred
Demonstrated experience in mechanical systems and machine design.
Demonstrated experience with GD&T per ASME Y14.5
Demonstrated experience with tolerance analysis stack-ups
Experience with plant layout, piping layout, PFD, and P&ID drawing creation
Experience using a product data management (PDM) system
Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
Nuclear design experience is preferred but not required
Organized and highly detail-oriented
Excellent writing and communication skills
Strong analytical/problem-solving skills, creative thinker
Ability to work with minimum direction to solve challenging problems
Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently during a given work week
The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trustworthiness and integrity, communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork