Lead Drafting Technician
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Lead Drafting Technician
Program Summary
KBR strives to create a safer more secure and sustainable world by bringing together the best and brightest to deliver technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. Our Las Cruces NM office is an engineering and manufacturing facility that provides solutions for our customers with safety and quality at the forefront of our operations.
Why Join KBR
We strive to create a safer more secure and sustainable world
Cutting edge projects relevant to real world challenges
Work in a collaborative and dynamic team environment
Competitive pay and great company culture
Job Summary
The Lead Drafting Technician is responsible for planning and executing complex drafting tasks with minimal supervision ensuring precision and adherence to design intent. This role involves preparing detailed drawings and 3D models for fabrication assembly and installation often requiring original design interpretation and problem-solving. The technician collaborates closely with design originators and engineering teams to resolve manufacturing and operational challenges through effective drafting solutions. They may also lead and mentor junior drafters coordinate large-scale drafting projects and contribute to design enhancements. A high level of expertise in CAD systems drafting standards and engineering principles is essential for success in this role.
Roles and Responsibilities
Develop and prepare complex and original design drawings with a high degree of accuracy and precision.
Collaborate with engineers and design originators to interpret and complete design concepts and resolve technical issues.
Create 3D models and extract detailed and assembly drawings using advanced CAD tools.
Analyze and implement design modifications assessing impacts on form fit and function.
Ensure drawings comply with drafting standards specifications and procedures.
Lead and coordinate large drafting projects providing guidance to junior drafters.
Prepare time and cost estimates for drafting tasks and manage project timelines.
Assist in the automation of fabrication and CAD system management procedures.
Produce electrical schematics and connection diagrams based on functional and fabrication requirements.
Collaborate with engineering and configuration management teams to coordinate design updates ensure configuration control and maintain accurate documentation throughout the product development lifecycle.
Basic Qualifications
High School diploma OR completion of 3 years of technical training course work.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in drafting or a related technical field.
Proficiency in CAD software and 3D modeling tools.
Must be a US Citizen
Preferred Qualifications
Associates or Bachelors degree in Drafting Technology Engineering or a related field.
Experience leading drafting teams or managing complex drafting projects.
Experience producing detailed drawings for product manufacturing assembly and integration.
Strong experience working with Autodesk software suite
Familiarity with PLM systems and integration of CAD data into enterprise workflows such as Autodesk Vault.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Belong Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and / or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience :
IC
Key Skills
Computer Hardware,IT Hardware & Networking,Access,CAD,Capital Market,Application Programming
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
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