nLIGHT, Inc. · 19 hours ago
Mechanical Drafter
nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is a leading developer of Directed Energy systems, focused on providing solutions for the U.S. military. The Mechanical Drafter will produce high-quality engineering drawings for complex assemblies in support of cutting-edge laser and electro-optical systems.
ElectronicsLaserManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Collaborate with engineers to translate CAD models from a conceptual design phase into production-ready documents
Generate and revise detailed engineering drawings from CAD models in SolidWorks
Apply GD&T principles using ASME Y14.5 standards
Review drawings for dimensional accuracy, completeness and compliance with ASME standards
Prepare and update BOMs with part numbers and required quantities
Utilize PDM to maintain configuration control of models and drawings for development and release
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 3 years professional experience producing engineering drawings from CAD tools
Associate Degree in mechanical drafting, engineering technology, or related technical field
Commitment to Excellence
Attention to Detail
Pride in Workmanship
Experience in SolidWorks, Creo, Catia or similar CAD tools
Capability to use project management tools such as Jira, GITlabs, or MS Projects, to track and document assigned tasks
Collaborate with engineers to translate CAD models from a conceptual design phase into production-ready documents
Generate and revise detailed engineering drawings from CAD models in SolidWorks
Apply GD&T principles using ASME Y14.5 standards
Review drawings for dimensional accuracy, completeness and compliance with ASME standards
Prepare and update BOMs with part numbers and required quantities
Utilize PDM to maintain configuration control of models and drawings for development and release
All applicants must possess or be qualified to obtain a U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance
Preferred
5+ years of experience generating and reviewing engineering drawings for large, complex structures
Existing U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance
Experience working in DOD related industries: Directed Energy, Aerospace, Naval, or Land Systems
Experience coordinating with vendors and/or tooling experts to evaluate manufacturability and tolerancing constraints
Benefits
4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
11 paid Holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Health (ACA Gold Plan), Vision and Dental Care paid by employer 100% for Employee and 75% for Dependents
Paid Family Leave, Short and Long Term Disability paid by employer 100%
Competitive 401k with company match and immediate vesting
Company
nLIGHT, Inc.
nLIGHT, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power lasers for mission critical directed energy, optical sensing, and advanced manufacturing applications.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$207.11MKey Investors
Mohr Davidow Ventures
2018-04-25IPO
2017-05-10Series G· $25.78M
2016-01-26Series Unknown· $35.83M
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