Senior Design Drafter ( Buffalo, NY ) 15511

Senior Design Drafter ( Buffalo, NY ) 15511 LOCATION
Buffalo, NY
No Remote
TYPE
Direct Hire
ID
IA31-2753736
POSTED
Mar 29, 2026 Senior Design Drafter ( Buffalo, NY ) 15511
Direct hire Opportunity Salary plus benefits
Onsite Only
Relocation Assistance Available
US Citizenship Required As a Senior Design Drafter, you will:
Contribute to conceptual design development by collaborating with Design Engineers.
Prepare complete and often complex designs with minimal technical input, including layouts, schematics, detail drawings, assembly drawings, and parts lists for prototype and production release.
Perform complex redesigns and repackaging of existing products through proper component and hardware sizing and selection.
Execute engineering calculations related to sizing, performance, tolerance, and assembly.
Select components, materials, and processes to meet design requirements.
Design tooling and fixtures when required.
Check and verify the work of junior drafting personnel for accuracy and compliance.
Ensure adherence to the company and military standards for design documentation.
Assist Production in resolving manufacturing issues related to design.
Coordinate with Production to develop effective production control configurations (kit structure, alternate parts, revision control).
Maintain timely completion of assigned projects and deliverables. To be considered for this role, you typically will bring:
Ten or more years of related design experience supported by a minimum of a two-year Engineering degree.
Extensive experience in high-performance, high-density packaging design.
Ability to work independently with minimal technical input and develop incomplete requirements into full design packages.
Strong understanding of engineering principles, drafting standards, and manufacturing processes.
Knowledge, Utilization and competency in Model Based Definition (MBD) is highly desired.
Experience with Siemens NX 3D Mcad design software is preferred. It would be great if you also had experience with:
Directing and mentoring junior drafting personnel.
Vendor coordination for dimensional and functional specifications.
Presenting design results and substantiating assumptions, constraints, and analyses.