As a Mechanical Design Drafter, you will work with engineers and designers on a variety of  projects to transform initial rough designs and hand sketches into working documents using  SolidWorks 3D Design software. This includes detailed piece part fabrication drawings, assembly  drawings, Bill of Material (BOM) creation and maintenance of released products. 

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities:

Provide 3D modeling and 2D drawing support for the Mechanical Engineering team. ▪ Ability to design new products/components and redesign existing products/components using  SolidWorks 3D Design products. 

Create detailed piece part drawings and Bill of Materials that meet engineering standards. ▪ Work with internal customers and external vendors to source new components. ▪ Ability to incorporate engineering change notices.  

Review work on engineering designs for manufacturability, accuracy, and completeness. ▪ Incorporate corrections, revisions and updates to layouts as directed by the engineer. ▪ Coordinate and work in conjunction with other drafters, designers and engineers in the  design, layout, and detailing of related products/components. 

Job Requirements:  

• Associates Degree in Mechanical Design/Drafting and/or equivalent years of experience
• 5-12 years of mechanical design drafting experience creating 3D models and 2D drawings  using SolidWorks 3D design products 
• Experience using SolidWorks PDM Professional or motivated to learn 
• SolidWorks PDM Administrator Professional (CPAP) certification is a plus Experience with outdoor wireless communications products is a plus 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Proficient at the use of SolidWorks version 2020 and above 
• Experience with established drafting standards ASME Y14.5 & Y14.100. ▪ Applied use of GD&T is a plus. 
• Experience with Arena or similar PLM tools is a plus 
• Firm understanding of ECR/ECO process 
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within the Engineering department and other organizations within the company
• Must be organized and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Good verbal and written communication skills that clearly convey information and ideas 

The salary range for this position is: $110,000 to $150,000
Compensation will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to: skill set, years of experience and the employee’s geographic location.
Tarana provides competitive benefits to employees in this role including: Medical, dental and vision benefits, 401K match, flexible time off and stock option.   

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