The Computer Aided Design (CAD) Drafter creates accurate 2D drawings, 3D models, fabrication drawings, and technical design documentation in support of MEI’s structural steel, custom fabrication, industrial equipment, machinery, and Millwright projects.
Responsibilities
Create accurate 2D drawings, 3D models, and fabrication designs using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and other applicable design software.
Develop shop, assembly, installation, and fabrication drawings, layouts, and bills of materials.
Design components and systems for structural steel, machinery platforms, mezzanines, conveyors, equipment supports, rigging fixtures, and other industrial applications.
Translate project specifications, sketches, field measurements, and customer requirements into practical and constructible design solutions.
Conduct field/site visits to obtain measurements, verify existing conditions, and gather information needed to develop or revise designs.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required. Technical training or education in CAD Design, Mechanical Design, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
Coordinating and leading engineering activities associated with assigned projects, serving as the primary technical liaison between the client and multidisciplinary engineering team.
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate engineering activities for assigned projects and provide day-to-day technical direction to multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Serve as the primary technical liaison between the client and project engineering team and participate in project, design, and technical review meetings.
Coordinate engineering disciplines, designers, vendors, subcontractors, and other technical resources required to execute the project.
Ensure client technical requirements, design inputs, applicable codes and standards, contractual requirements, and quality requirements are incorporated into engineering deliverables.
Work with the Project Manager to develop project scope, engineering execution plans, schedules, deliverables, resource requirements, and technical priorities.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
Nice to have: Experience in nuclear, DOE, DOD, government, commercial nuclear, or other highly regulated industrial environments
Nice to have: ASME NQA-1 Quality Assurance program
Nice to have: Professional Engineer (PE) license
Nice to have: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Operate and maintain precision diamond turning equipment to produce high‑accuracy optical and mechanical components in cleanroom and manufacturing environments.
Responsibilities
Operate and maintain ultra-precision diamond turning machines for optical component manufacturing
Set up, program, and troubleshoot CNC equipment for complex optics projects
Perform inspection and measurement of optical components using advanced metrology tools and techniques
Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements
Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to ensure parts meet rigorous standards
Requirements
Nice to have: familiarity with ultra-precision diamond turning equipment
Responsible for sourcing, procuring and expediting technically complex components, equipment, fabrications and subcontracted services for engineering and manufacturing projects.
Responsibilities
Manage RFQs and procurement for engineered components, fabrications, mechanical and hydraulic equipment, electrical equipment and subcontracted services.
Review engineering drawings, BOMs and technical specifications to understand procurement requirements.
Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations and complete commercial and technical bid comparisons.
Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, warranties and delivery conditions.
Place and manage purchase orders in line with project requirements.