Sr. Design Drafter

We’re seeking a Senior Design Drafter to support complex mechanical design efforts from concept through production. This role partners closely with Design Engineers and Manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality, production-ready designs in a fast-paced, technically rigorous environment. This is a hands-on role for someone who can take incomplete requirements and turn them into complete design packages, while maintaining strict adherence to engineering, manufacturing, and military documentation standards. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with Design Engineers to support conceptual and detailed design development Prepare complete design packages with minimal technical input, including: Layouts Schematics Detail and assembly drawings Parts lists (BOMs) Perform complex redesigns and repackaging of existing products, including component and hardware sizing/selection Execute engineering calculations related to sizing, performance, tolerances, and assembly Select appropriate components, materials, and manufacturing processes Design tooling and fixtures as required Review and verify work completed by junior drafting personnel Ensure compliance with company and military standards for design documentation Support Production in resolving manufacturing and design-related issues Coordinate with Production on: Kit structures Alternate parts Revision control Manage assigned projects to ensure on-time completion of deliverables Required Qualifications 10+ years of mechanical design/drafting experience Minimum Associate’s degree in Engineering (or related technical discipline) Extensive experience with high-performance, high-density packaging design Ability to work independently with minimal technical input Strong understanding of: Engineering principles Drafting standards Manufacturing processes Model-Based Definition (MBD) experience highly desired Proficiency with Siemens NX (3D MCAD) preferred Nice-to-Have Experience Mentoring or directing junior drafters Vendor coordination for dimensional and functional specifications Presenting design results and clearly substantiating: Assumptions Constraints Analyses