Mechanical Engineer Drafter

Job Description

Vickers & Associates Inc is currently seeking a Lead Engineering Tech (CAD) to join our
team. This position is based at our Southern Ca Orange Country Ca office.

Position Overview:

This Lead Engineering Technician is responsible for utilizing CAD technology to perform design
and technical work requiring a high degree of creativity as well as technical and drafting skills,
demonstrates a thorough understanding of basic materials, mechanical and hydraulics principals,
and manufacturing concepts in the development of standard product designs and/or processing of
customer orders of the most complex nature. You will create bill-of-materials and part numbers
for non-standard product structures as well as purchased components.
Vickers & Associates Inc is a OEM Defense Contractor and Aircraft Components Company. Our
goal is to help our customers with everyday questions and answers and to effectively manage
parts, hydraulics systems, and aircraft components Our products and the employees who design
and build them are part of making a difference in the world every day. If you're ready to do
something that matters, to do it well and to be encouraged and rewarded for doing it, then
Vickers & Associates is the place for you.
Making what matters work at Vickers & Associates takes the passion of every employee around
the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality,
each and every day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential
and where you can help us reach ours.

In this function you will:

• Use Computer Aided Design (CAD) to develop schematics, clearances and other
involved features of an apparatus or customer equipment design.
• Anticipate manufacturing and/or customer requirements and issues and develop design
solutions.
• Coordinate the drafting work and be responsible for all drawings pertinent to design of
customer project order.
• Prepare all drawings pertinent to a major design project or customer project order.
• Consult with engineers, customer service, or outside vendors when required to solve
problems.
• Collaborate with other departments as required obtaining or providing information.
• Create bill-of materials, labor routings, and part-numbers; maintain database of this
information.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique,
we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Associate Degree from an accredited university
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience Auto CAD or Solid works
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within
the future
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates with CAD
experience will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are
welcome.

Preferred qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Engineering Technology from an accredited institution
• Thorough understanding of CAD and basic drafting principles.
• Microsoft Office computer skills

Position Criteria:

• Working knowledge of mechanical design principles
• Strong product design ability (Both new product & product modification)
• Advanced knowledge in engineering report and specification writing
• Ability to make recommendations on product designs, strongly influence product costs,
and capital investments.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and presentations for internal and external customers,
including design reviews, non-advocate reviews and technical coordination meetings.
• Thorough knowledge of product applications, product design techniques, engineering
processes, and engineering standards.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and
employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an
applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin,
disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status
protected by law. We make what matters work. Everywhere you look from the technology and
machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every
day—you'll find one thing in common. It all relies on power. That's why Vickers & Associates
is dedicated to improving people's lives and the environment with power management
technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe, and sustainable. Because this is what matters.
We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees
embody. We're ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and we're committed to
learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never
losing sight of what matters.

Job: Engineering

Region: North America — Southern Ca & Orange Country Ca
Organization: CAD Teck Operations

Job Level: Individual Contributor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work allowed for this position?: No
Does this position offer relocation?: No
Travel: No

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM