
Drafter-CAD Operator IV
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Job overview
SAIC is hiring a Drafter-CAD Operator IV. SAIC seeks an experienced CAD Drafter in Crane, IN to develop new system, fixture, and component drawings, manage and modify existing drawings for Engineering Change Proposals, and recreate OEM drawings when source files are unavailable, ensuring compliance with industry standards and collaborating with engineers and stakeholders.
Key focus areas include Design systems, fixtures, and components with mechanical and electrical integration, Modify existing drawings to incorporate Engineering Change Proposals and recreate OEM drawings, and Perform detailed reviews of drawings created by other engineers for manufacturability and accuracy.
Important skills include Computer-Aided Design Modeling, Computer-Aided Design Drafting Software, GD&T Principles, ASME, IPC, and Native Editable Electronic Formats. Preferred (not required): Solid Edge CAD Software, Collaborating With Multi-Disciplinary Teams, and Recreate Complex OEM Drawings.
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Description
SAIC is seeking an experienced CAD Drafter to provide technical and engineering support in Crane, IN. This role involves the development of new drawings for systems, fixtures, and components, as well as the management and modification of existing drawings to incorporate Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs). Additionally, this position requires the recreation of OEM drawings to incorporate ECPs when source files are unavailable.
The selected candidate will:
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Design systems, fixtures, and components with attention to mechanical and electrical integration
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Modify existing drawings to include Engineering Change Proposals and recreate original manufacturer drawings in cases where source files are not provided
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Perform detailed reviews of drawings created by other engineers, ensuring cost-effective manufacturability, compliance with standards, and overall accuracy
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Ensure all drawings and designs adhere to industry standards, including ASME , IPC , and other relevant guidelines
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Utilize industry-standard drafting and engineering design software to develop and edit detailed mechanical and electrical drawings, delivering final products in editable native electronic formats
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Work closely with other engineers and project stakeholders to ensure successful design implementation and project execution
Qualifications
The ideal candidate must possess the following skills:
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HS+ a minimum of 4+ years of experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) modeling and drafting software
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Proficient experience with GD&T principles, ensuring accurate specifications and design interpretation
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Familiarity with ASME , IPC , and other relevant standard sets for the creation and verification of mechanical and electrical drawings
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Skilled in preparing, reviewing, and managing drawings in native editable electronic formats , ensuring proper version control and traceability
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Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough quality reviews and make recommendations for design improvements regarding efficiency, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience with Solid Edge CAD software is highly desirable
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Proficiency in collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate mechanical and electrical system designs
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Demonstrated ability to recreate complex original equipment manufacturer (OEM) drawings in the absence of native files
Clearance Requirements:
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An Interim Secret clearance is required to start
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The candidate must have the ability to obtain and hold a finalized Secret clearance
REQNUMBER: 2614986
SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
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