What are the responsibilities and job description for the AutoCAD Drafter position at ManTech?
ManTech is seeking a Drafter, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Operator to support our operations on-site in Norfolk, VA. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing design and drafting support to complete large complex assembly models and drawings.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Provide drafting support to complete large complex parts, assemblies, and 2D drawings. Often independently pursued efforts will be focused toward GFE and custom metalwork/fabrication integration for military C4I systems.
Drafting and documentation of equipment racks, equipment mounting kits, and equipment subassemblies.
Lead quality control activities by working with project engineers and technicians to ensure all data is properly documented that is required to build the various assemblies and parts.
Efficiently, thoroughly, and independently solicit data required to create detailed drawings/designs using AutoCAD software.
Candidate must be proficient in creating drawings based on the Engineering Drawing Standards Guide (EDSG) as well as MIL-STD-31000.
Largely independently perform a variety of moderately complex tasks and uses tools to include calipers, gage tools, tape measures and other mechanical devices to aid in design, development, verification, and validation of the prototype fabrications.
Candidate will be an integral part of the team creating/updating Technical Drawing Packages; being familiar with ASME standards, Technical Data Packages, and military drawing standards desired.
The Drafter / CAD Operator will work in concert with a drafting team lead, project engineers, and client principals to work, often independently, toward customer expectations.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and four (4) years related experience or Associates degree in related discipline and two (2) years related experience
Experience designing with AutoCAD software
Experience developing drawing packages utilizing AutoCAD software
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
Candidate must have the ability to operate effectively in a team environment and able to take direction and constructive criticism
The candidate will be required to perform independent travel approximately 20% to include CONUS/OCONUS locations (ex. Spain, Guam, Hawaii, Japan) as well as locally, to the customer's facility to work with the engineers and technicians to develop prototype mounting solutions
Preferred Qualifications:
Extensive relevant knowledge of MIL-STD-31000, Department of Defense (DoD) and industry documentation standards for Engineering and Design.
Experience with other drawing tools such as SolidWorks, or similar 3D modeling software a plus.
Demonstrated keen and relevant knowledge of technical drawing creation and review.
Strong technical, interpersonal, written, and verbal skills.
Clearance Requirements:
US citizenship and active Secret Security clearance required
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
