What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Designer position at Thales Defense & Security, Inc.?
Overview
Advanced Acoustic Concepts, LLC, a subsidiary of Thales Defense & Security, is a technical leader in the fields of sonar systems, sonar signal processing, acoustic training systems, and open architecture system & software integration for the United States defense industry. AAC focuses on emerging areas to be a leading provider of Undersea Warfare Solutions and our customers’ natural choice for integrated systems, sensors, weapons, and trainers. For additional information about Advanced Acoustic Concepts, please visit our website at: http://www.aaccorp.com.
Job Title: Senior Designer
Job Location: Lemont Furnace, PA (Uniontown area)
Position Summary
Support the department by creating moderately complex mechanical/electrical/electronic designs for new product parts, subassemblies, assemblies, or systems configurations using CAD or manual systems; compile Bills of Materials; assist in the assembly of prototypes
Responsibilities
Primary and Essential Accountabilities
- Support the department by creating moderately complex mechanical/electrical/electronic designs for new product parts, subassemblies, assemblies, or systems configurations using CAD or manual systems; compile Bills of Materials; assist in the assembly of prototypes
- Draw multiple views; depict relationship of component and parts; identify dimensions, angles, curvatures, tolerances, and materials; prepare bills of material and specifications; create documentation required and processing Engineering Change Orders; ensure adherence to designated quality and cost parameters; use CAD systems
- Ensure quality of drawings and functionality of equipment by: assisting in the building/acquiring of prototypes; testing and analyzing results; making various calculations, such as strength of materials, weights, simple forces, and stresses, frequently using charts and tables; analyzing the effect of proposed changes for proper fit and/or interference problems; recommending possible solutions or alternate construction; modifying drawings as required; conferring with engineers to resolve issues; adhering to Company policies and procedures
- Provide assistance to lesser experienced drafters by: communicating work priorities; providing technical assistance; verifying accuracy of work
- Maintain CAD equipment by: following manufacturer’s instruction and procedures; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs, as required
- Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results in a cooperative and supportive manner
- Distribute work to drafting resources
- Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
- Maintain technical knowledge by: conferring with technical specialists and suppliers; attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- Associate degree with 2 years of directly related experience or equivalent training with 4 years of directly related experience
- Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
- Experience with AutoCAD 2D CAD software and Inventor 3D CAD software
Physical Requirements
- Lifting (up to 20 lbs.): up to 25% of time
- Walking: up to 25% of time
- Climbing, Bending, Standing, Stooping: up to 10% of time
- Sitting: up to 75% of time
- Travel: up to 10% of time
