Mechanical Designer

Mechanical Designer Jefferson Lab - 4.0 Newport News, VA Job Details Full-time $78,800 - $124,800 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) 9% Match Qualifications Project team coordination Metal machining Sketching Mechanical assembly 3D CAD modeling Blueprint specification interpretation Electro-mechanical components Writing skills 11+ years GD&T Metal fabrication High school diploma or GED Supervising experience Data management Team management Task prioritization Decision making ASME codes & standards Computer skills Manufacturing Senior level NX Associate's degree Leadership Communication skills Mechanical knowledge Cross-functional communication Progress tracking (project management tasks) Mechanical product development projects

Full Job Description Title:

Mechanical Designer Mechanical Designer Category:

Engineering and Design Work Arrangement Type:

On-Site - No remote work

Classification:

Senior Technician Description:

At Jefferson Lab, you'll champion cutting-edge science and operational excellence while shaping the future of discovery. Join us and make your mark - where excellence meets purpose, and great minds truly matter.

Salary Range:

$78,800 - $124,800 What your job will be like: Design components or portions of systems and modify existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations. Utilize computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools. Gather information, make studies, compute calculations, and prepare original rough layouts, sketches to present design proposal. Coordinate design criteria with engineering, physics, accelerator, and other relevant groups as appropriate. Lead the design effort for experimental Hall B.

In this job you will:

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing and tolerance stack-up analysis per ASME standards. Work directly with engineers and other designers as a team member. Be self-motivated and have a proven track record of generating complex designs. Turn concepts and ideas into working assemblies and systems with independent thinking. Support activities that communicate drawing requirements and resolve drawing issues with other functional departments. Develop models and drawings to show the equipment used for each experiment. Integrate new detectors into the existing space in the Hall, so they will function with the other detectors. Use layout sketches to design components to fit into the space allotted. Use constraints in assemblies to maintain the correct relationship between parts. Tracks projects from conceptual designs through fabrication and installation in the Hall. Produce accurate, simple and cost-effective fabrication documentation (3D modeling, assembly and orthogonal drawings) using NX/Teamcenter and AutoCAD. Ability to read and understand blueprint drawings, component specifications, and technical data sheets. Reports to project engineers or project leads. Convert concepts and ideas into working assemblies and systems with independent thinking. Responsible for overall quality and schedule of their own work and those under their lead. Completes highly complex tasks. Normally responsible for the planning and completion of multiple tasks simultaneously. Lead - Supervisory - Management Coordinate multiple tasks/projects or a team. May lead others to complete projects and meet schedules. Frequently requires decision making to establish or modify guidelines.

Experience Required:

12 or more years Relevant experience

And Required:

Practical experience producing mechanical designs and fabrication drawings. Experience generating complex designs such as magnets, structures, testing equipment, mechanisms, machine components, vacuum equipment and electro-mechanical devices.

Preferred:

Experience in machining and/or metal fabrication.

Education Required:

High School Diploma Preferred:

Associate's Degree Experience and Education Exchange Education above the minimum may be substituted for experience. Licenses and Certifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Able to provide input to schedule development, Identifies conflicts and develops solutions. High level skills, knowledge and ability in one technology trade or specialty. Effective communicator both verbally and in writing. Supervisory and leadership skills. Knowledge of theory, design, and techniques used at component and system levels. Intermediate skills, knowledge and ability in other technologies. Significant latitude in prioritizing and choosing work methods. Extensive knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD software and data management systems. Able to effectively communicate with a variety of disciplines both verbally and in writing. Additional Licenses and Certifications About Jefferson Lab Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campus is located in southeastern Virginia amidst a vibrant and growing technology community. A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of "big science" and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by Jefferson Science Associates, LLC, Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the world. Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab At Jefferson Lab, we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to: Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans • Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave) 401(k) Plan - 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested • Flexible Work Arrangements (Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available) Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches, mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast Jefferson Science Associates, LLC (JSA) manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). JSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities (unless doing so will result in an undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to or contact Human Resources by calling (757) 269-7100 and selecting option 1 between 8 am - 5 pm EST to provide the nature of your request. Employment with JSA is conditional upon DOE approval if at any time during your employment you are participating in a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program or Affiliated activity. Generally, such programs/activities include any foreign-state-sponsored attempt to acquire U.S.-funded scientific research through programs run or funded by the government that target scientists, engineers, students, academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States. This includes positions or appointments, both domestic and foreign, titled academic, professional, or institutional appointments whether or not remuneration is received and whether full-time, part-time or voluntary.

Nearest Major Market:

Hampton Roads