Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract SolidWorks Drafter opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:
Produce robust CAD models that facilitate fast-paced design evolution and derivative creation that leverage advanced CAD modeling techniques and methodologies.
Develop and maintain highly complex mechanical designs. Pro-actively seek out, research, and propose unique solutions. Conduct trade studies to down-select best option.
Use model configurations to support analysis needs, such as: Structural, Neutronics, Thermal-Hydraulic, Radiological, Safety, etc.
Document design progress, changes, and decisions via Company’s internal & external online collaboration workspaces.
Create supporting technical presentations, documents, and reports as needed.
Create engineering drawings (layout, detail, interface control, general arrangement, etc.) per ASME Y14.1 and Y14.5 standards.
Perform and document tolerance stack up calculations.
Review drawings for accuracy of information and conformance to ASME & Company's drafting standards via electronic redline process.
Ensure and maintain configuration control of models/drawings via Company’s product data and product life-cycle management software.
Regularly review design group generated documents and propose improvements. Pro-actively contribute to written guidance and standards development.
Job Qualifications:
4+ years of relevant experience in CAD proficiency in SolidWorks
Experience using a product data management (PDM)
Experience producing engineering and fabrication drawings in SolidWorks
Creative thinker with strong analytical/problem solving skills and ability to work multiple tasks concurrently with minimum direction to solve challenging problems
Organized and detail oriented, with excellent writing and communication skills
The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trustworthiness and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork
Demonstrated experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
Experience checking fabrication drawings
Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
Experience in Mechanical and Machine Design
Strong communication skills desired.
The service provider will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.
Job Details:
Contract
Pay Rate Range: $52 - $85 *Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience*
Location: Bellevue, WA or 100% REMOTE
Travel Required: 0-5%
Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan. #TerraPro About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.