Platform Aerospace is the industry leader in rapid aircraft and UAV modification and system integration through our world-class engineering, design, analysis and fabrication teams. We take your project from the laboratory to fully functional in the aircraft in aggressively quick turnarounds. We are dedicated to excellence and our clients’ mission success while dramatically reducing risk through our over 27 years of experience and training.
Be a part of a world record setting team!
JOB TITLE: MECHANICAL DRAFTER
DEPARTMENT: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR PRODUCTION/MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
CLASSIFICATION: NON-EXEMPT
Primary Function:
Serve is a mechanical drafter role in the engineering division. Mentor junior drafters and engineering techs on creating part and assembly drawings in CAD.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provide budget hours for engineering efforts specific to CAD drafting.
- Create drawings for design build efforts and lead the approval process for releasing drawings for production.
- Serve as POC in the engineering division for Solidworks PDM administration.
- Create manufacturing models and .dxf files for the production shop.
- Serve as technical point of contact for project CAD drawing creations.
- Participate in internal design review meetings.
- Capture on site measurements for project installations utilizing hand measurement tools and FARO arm.
- Recurring FOD training and awareness, upon hire and annually.
- Recurring counterfeit prevention training and awareness, upon hire and annually.
- Perform other duties as are necessary and/or required.
Requirements:
- Familiarity with Solidworks 3D CAD.
- Familiarity with Solidworks PDM.
- Experience creating mechanical/manufacturing drawings to established standards (ASME, FAA and/or NAVAIR)
- Demonstrated experience interpreting geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
- Experience drafting sheet metal and machine parts.
- Desired experience in working with DER’s for STC/8110 efforts or TAE’s for Navy IFC processes pertaining to mechanical/installation drawings.
- Associates Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace with minimum 5 years’ experience in working industry or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace with minimum 3 years’ experience in working industry.
Platform Aerospace offers a comprehensive benefits package, including;
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long Term Disability
Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
401(k)Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off for vacation and sick
Educational Assistance
