We are looking for a Drafter to join our Pittsburgh (Cheswick) location.
Your Responsibilities:
You will prepare solid models and drawings, tooling, and manufacturing effort from master assemblies, layouts, sketches, specifications, and/or general instructions.
We Take Care of Our People:
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan (https://curtisswright.com/investor-relations/overview/default.aspx) I Inclusive & Supportive Culture (https://careers.curtisswright.com/en/who-we-are/)
Your Challenge:
Prepare solid models and complete detail, assembly, manufacturing, and inspection drawings including Bill of Materials for products, parts, components, assemblies, apparatus, tools, dies, gauges, fixtures, jigs, etc. from master assemblies, layouts, and general instructions as assigned.
Coordinate detail drawings of parts or assemblies being prepared involving an inter-relationship of operation or function with other detailed parts or assemblies. Ensure accuracy and completeness of models and drawings with all necessary views and illustrations. Convey all engineering and manufacturing data and acceptance criteria neatly and accurately in accordance with drafting standards and practices.
Make additions to, or changes in, existing drawings and models. Revise drawings as required from marked prints and written or verbal instructions.
Communicate and coordinate activities with the Lead Graphic Designer when assigned to a Project Team.
Obtain proper information for drawings from department manuals, standard books, engineering reference handbooks, material and process specifications, supplier catalogs, etc. to determine dimensions, tolerances, finishes, etc. Interpret drawings including customer and supplier drawings to obtain information relative to assignment. Determine proper methods based on established practices or procedures.
Maintain and utilize the Product Life Cycle Manager (PLM) system for searching storage, retrieval, and release of databases.
Perform minor design work as instructed under close supervision.
Check to ensure accuracy of own work, including preparation of models and assemblies for clearance analysis.
Apply a practical knowledge of manufacturing processes, machine tools, fabrication equipment, and inspection techniques to the preparation of models and drawings.
Investigate shop and supply management issues caused by drawing information and determine the solution and make proper corrections. Refer complicated design/standard manufacturing procedure issues to a higher coded graphic designer or supervisor.
Interact with customers, suppliers, and other external personnel during assigned projects.
Keep abreast of advances in design, modeling, and drafting practices, techniques, materials and processes, and available standard design products from suppliers that may be used in the design projects.
Perform any other graphic designer (design/drafting) function of similar or less complex nature.
What you Bring:
Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens
Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearances and approval
1+ years of drafting experience.
Associate degree in design drafting focused on mechanical equipment design or the equivalent.
Detail oriented with the ability to learn on the fly.
Ability to work both autonomously and in a team environment.
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No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team (TACOE@curtisswright.com) _and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.
Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. (TA_COE@curtisswright.com)
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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition (TA_COE@curtisswright.com) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
Join the WRIGHT Team!
Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments - Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.
Our Values
What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall - we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.
Leadership
We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.
Customer Focus
We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers' expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.
Teamwork & Trust
Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.
Respect for People
We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.
Integrity
We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.
What We Offer Our Employees:
Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!
Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!
Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.
