HDT Global
Lead Designer / Drafter
HDT Global, Fredericksburg, Virginia, us, 22403
Primary and Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Works with multidisciplinary design teams in a cooperative and supportive mannerCreates multi-view dimensional drawings of parts and assembliesImplements geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) on drawings to ensure proper fitment and functionality of parts and assembliesServe as an authority on GD&T and drawing quality for the departmentPrepares bills of material (BOMs) and specificationsCreates various documentation and processes engineering changesOptimizes design for cost, manufacturability, maintainability while achieving functional design requirementsMakes various calculations, such as strength of materials, weights, basic forces, and stresses, frequently using charts and tablesWorks with engineers to create designs and resolve issuesProvides assistance to lesser experienced designers by communicating work priorities, providing technical assistance and verifying accuracy of workMaintains CAD equipment by following manufacturer's instruction and procedures; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs, as requiredSupports, communicates, reinforces and defends the mission, values and culture of the organizationAdheres to all quality and safety standardsSecondary Duties and Responsibilities
May participate in cross-functional teams and work groupsSupervisory Responsibilities
May indirectly supervise the work of more junior designers, but does not have direct reportsYears Experience
Level of Education
5+ years strong performance as designer
Associates degree in related field or equivalent experience required; Bachelors degree preferred
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility listed above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Experience / Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Must be able to speak, read and understand EnglishAble to work independently for a weekly basisExpert user of CAD programs, Solidworks preferredExpert knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing standards (GD&T)Strong knowledge of materials and manufacturing processesWorking knowledge of SAP business enterprise system for Bills of Materials strongly desiredQuality orientation and high attention to detailPossesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with customers, vendors, employees and managers at all levels within the companyPossesses strong organizational and time management skills, able to work on multiple projects and designs in parallelComfortable sharing knowledge and feedback with other members of the team, and contributing to site drawing standardsPossesses strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office)Experience with programming Vision Measurement Machine preferred, or willingness to learnWork Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:
Work is accomplished in a typical office environment with adequate environmental (heating/cooling) control. The noise level in the work environment is moderate due to noises associated with computer equipment and environmental control systems.This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinetsAccess to operations and manufacturing areas may involve exposure to loud noises, dust, fumes, oils, and fluctuations in temperaturePhysical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Performs all work in accordance with safety and workmanship and good housekeeping specificationsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee alternates between sitting and standing/walking for long periods of timeThis position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 poundsAbility to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as required per plant rulesTraining
New employee safety orientation and training on special tools or software required for job performance
* This specific position requires U.S. Citizenship. The applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. An active Secret clearance is preferred but not required.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Works with multidisciplinary design teams in a cooperative and supportive mannerCreates multi-view dimensional drawings of parts and assembliesImplements geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) on drawings to ensure proper fitment and functionality of parts and assembliesServe as an authority on GD&T and drawing quality for the departmentPrepares bills of material (BOMs) and specificationsCreates various documentation and processes engineering changesOptimizes design for cost, manufacturability, maintainability while achieving functional design requirementsMakes various calculations, such as strength of materials, weights, basic forces, and stresses, frequently using charts and tablesWorks with engineers to create designs and resolve issuesProvides assistance to lesser experienced designers by communicating work priorities, providing technical assistance and verifying accuracy of workMaintains CAD equipment by following manufacturer's instruction and procedures; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs, as requiredSupports, communicates, reinforces and defends the mission, values and culture of the organizationAdheres to all quality and safety standardsSecondary Duties and Responsibilities
May participate in cross-functional teams and work groupsSupervisory Responsibilities
May indirectly supervise the work of more junior designers, but does not have direct reportsYears Experience
Level of Education
5+ years strong performance as designer
Associates degree in related field or equivalent experience required; Bachelors degree preferred
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility listed above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Experience / Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Must be able to speak, read and understand EnglishAble to work independently for a weekly basisExpert user of CAD programs, Solidworks preferredExpert knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing standards (GD&T)Strong knowledge of materials and manufacturing processesWorking knowledge of SAP business enterprise system for Bills of Materials strongly desiredQuality orientation and high attention to detailPossesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with customers, vendors, employees and managers at all levels within the companyPossesses strong organizational and time management skills, able to work on multiple projects and designs in parallelComfortable sharing knowledge and feedback with other members of the team, and contributing to site drawing standardsPossesses strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office)Experience with programming Vision Measurement Machine preferred, or willingness to learnWork Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:
Work is accomplished in a typical office environment with adequate environmental (heating/cooling) control. The noise level in the work environment is moderate due to noises associated with computer equipment and environmental control systems.This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinetsAccess to operations and manufacturing areas may involve exposure to loud noises, dust, fumes, oils, and fluctuations in temperaturePhysical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Performs all work in accordance with safety and workmanship and good housekeeping specificationsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee alternates between sitting and standing/walking for long periods of timeThis position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 poundsAbility to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as required per plant rulesTraining
New employee safety orientation and training on special tools or software required for job performance
* This specific position requires U.S. Citizenship. The applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. An active Secret clearance is preferred but not required.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)