CAD Drafter jobs in Washington, DC

Summary

This individual is responsible for turning functional prototypes to actual production using efficient and affordable processes and developing required and necessary tooling. Create CAD (2D and 3D models) drawings of castings and plastic products, machine design and tooling design to provide a database for use in production and sales. These duties are to be performed within safety, quality, and production standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned that pertain to this classification.

• Develop detailed 2D and/or 3D design drawings and specifications for castings and plastic products, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) software like AutoCAD, Fusion360 or Solidworks.
• Familiar with interdependency of part design and tool design.
• Familiar with manufacturing drawings.
• Layout and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views to depict functional relationships of components, assemblies, systems, and machines.
• Layout, draw, and reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications to describe operation and maintenance of mechanical systems.
• Position instructions and comments onto drawings.
• Work along with pattern supervisor and engineering team to develop tool(foundry pattern, Blow Molds and Injection Mold) drawings.
• Shade or color drawings to clarify and emphasize details and dimensions or eliminate background.
• Perform the 3D scanning for reverse engineering parts to foundry tooling.
• Knowledgeable to run SLA 3D printer for printing tooling and prototype products.
• Assist Sr. Design Engineer in tool manufacturing from design to production. 

Education and Experience

• Minimum Associate level Engineering Degree or related field or completed CAD certificate program with 5 year of manufacturing/tooling design experience (Foundry tooling experience preferred).
• Minimum 3 years AutoCAD experience.
• Experience in product and tooling design is must.
• Designing experience in manufacturing foundry pattern design is preferred.
• Proficient in 3D scanning and 3D printing is must.
• Knowledge or experience in FEA is a plus.
• Knowledge or experience with Casting Process Simulation software a plus.
• Experience with Blow mold and injection mold design a plus

Knowledge:

• ·      Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• ·     Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• ·     English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• ·     Repair - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of equipment.

Skills:

• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• ·     Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• ·     Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• ·     Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
• ·     Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. 

Abilities:

• ·      Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• ·      Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• ·      Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• ·      Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• ·      Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• ·      Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. 

Physical 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standing, stooping and squatting can be expected.  Lifting or with other means transfer of tools, instruments, containers, and raw materials weighing up to 40 pounds. Climbing of stairs and ladders. Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, distance vision, peripheral and depth perception and ability to focus

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The performance of this position normally requires exposure to a typical manufacturing areas that require the use of personal protective equipment: Steel toed shoes, Safety Glasses, PAPR, Face shield, gloves, Arc Flash Equipment and rated clothing and hearing protection.

Primary environment: Temperature of work area may be affected by outside temperatures and machining. Short term exposure of temperatures up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Industrial lighting provided.