Senior Drafter

Innovative Solutions To Complex Problems - ARA is globally recognized for applying our diverse science and engineering experience to drive innovation and solve complex problems.

The Prototyping Manufacturing and Integration Division (PMID) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc., has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Senior Drafter working on-site at our Madison, AL facility.

A Senior Drafter will provide innovative computer-aided design and drawings based on engineering sketches and proposal specifications.

This will include design, development, evaluation, and modification of systems and system-oriented products.

The Senior Drafter will analyze customer problems and recommend drafting techniques to satisfy customer needs.

Candidate will digitize, edit, and revise engineering drawings of components, parts, circuits, structures and/or assemblies.

The complexity of assignments requires exercise of considerable initiative, latitude, independent judgment, and the ability to work independently with only general technical direction.

This position will require passing a national background check.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a minimum of a SECRET clearance from the US Department of War.

Responsibilities of a Senior Drafter:


* Develop design drawings according to engineering sketches and proposal specifications


* Digitize, edit, and revise engineering drawings of components, parts, circuits, structures and/or assemblies


* Makes engineering computations, mathematical calculations, determines scales, and prepares or revises specifications


* Performs calculations needed to solve scaling, dimensioning, and cross section interpolations


* Sketches rough layout of machine and computes angles, weights, surface areas, dimensions, radii, clearances, tolerances, leverages, and location of holes


* Work closely with the drafting and engineering team to address any design-related challenges, providing support and adjustments as needed


* Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as BOMs, product/material data sheets and engineering design changes


* Stay up-to-date with industry trends, drafting techniques, and software advancements, ensuring continuous improvement and innovation in the design process


* Manage and organize design files, patterns, and technical documentation in a systematic manner to facilitate seamless information sharing


* Conduct regular quality checks on the final products, ensuring they adhere to the established design specifications and industry standards


* Asks for supervision for unusual cases.


* Provides intermediate technical support to engineers on a variety of tasks


* Ability to manage and prioritize numerous assignments 

Must Haves as a Senior Drafter:


* H.S.

diploma or equivalent diploma plus advanced training and 5-6 years’ working knowledge and experience as a Drafter


* Proficiency in using the computer a...