Mechanical Drafter / Designer

Extreme Engineering Solutions is seeking a skilled Mechanical Drafter to join the team. In this role, you will be responsible for 3D modeling of heat frames for single-board computers (SBC) and supporting the creation, review, and refinement of detailed drawings. Bring your expertise in Solid Modeling and a strong understanding of drawing documentation, including Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), to contribute to the team’s success. Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset are essential as you work with cross-functional teams to ensure the highest quality designs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reference design requirements, sketches, and specifications from engineers to design and develop detailed 3D models of heat frames and SBC Assemblies using Creo.
• Ensure all drawings comply with company and industry standards, actively participating in the drawing creation and review process.
• Interpret and apply GD&T principles to ensure precision and accuracy in all designs.
• Understand and create Bill of Materials (BOM) for mechanical assemblies to ensure correct part documentation and efficient production processes.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve design issues and maintain project timelines.
• Provide technical support and guidance related to mechanical design to other team members.
• Stay current with best practices in design and modeling tools, especially within defense and aerospace applications.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Mechanical Design Technology, Computer Aided Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field; equivalent years of related experience can be considered in lieu of Associate’s degree.
• Minimum of three (3 ) years of experience in mechanical design, ideally within the defense or aerospace industries.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and design.
• Strong experience in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles.
• Thorough understanding of Bill of Materials (BOM) structures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. Ability to multitask and manage several projects at a time.
• Computer proficiency and a high level of organization with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently.
• Ability to work onsite from our facility located at 9901 Silicon Prairie Parkway in Verona, WI.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of industry standards such as ASME Y14.5.
• Experience with circuit board layouts or systems.
• Familiarity with defense or aerospace manufacturing standards and procedures.
• Experience with drawing review and approval workflows.
• Proficiency in Creo Parametric for 3D modeling and design.

Compensation and Benefits

X-ES offers a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits, including:

• No-deductible, low-copay group health and dental insurance (90% employer paid)
• Health and wellness benefits coverage eligibility begins on the first of the month following your start date
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance (100% employer paid)
• Paid time off, plus eight paid holidays a year
• 401(k) employer match up to 4%, subject to plan terms & waiting periods. Roth option is available.
• Participation in the 100% employee-owned Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost to employees

X-ES also takes a casual, small-business approach to company culture. At our state-of-the-art office and manufacturing facility located in Madison’s growing tech corridor, there’s no formal dress code, flexible day shift scheduling, and dedicated personal workspaces. Our employees kick back at regular company events and enjoy lunches from local pizza places and food carts. At X-ES, we strive to offer a comfortable, relaxed environment for our employees to do their best work.

About X-ES

When “rugged enough” isn’t rugged enough for embedded computing systems, industry leaders in the military, aerospace, industrial, and commercial sectors turn to Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES). Because we strive to be the premier provider of mission-critical embedded products while delivering exceptional levels of customer and employee satisfaction, we hire strong contributors and give them space to thrive. As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees both drive and directly benefit from our success. Together, we meticulously design and build products that stand up to some of the most extreme conditions on the planet.

X-ES is located on the far west side of Madison, WI. The company designs and manufactures rugged embedded computing solutions for a variety of applications. For more information, visit www.xes-inc.com.

X-ES is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.

All X-ES job postings and application procedures are posted in compliance with Section 39.08 of the Madison General Ordinances.