ReconCraft is looking for a Jr. SolidWorks Mechanical Designer to utilize modeling software tools to complete 3-D product design models and detail designs for manned and unmanned boats. You will be a part of a product development team developing 3-D system designs, foundation designs, cable and pipe routing transits, bill of materials, part numbering, product data management (PDM), production detailing, CNC cut plate files, drawing red lines, and fixture design. Experience with SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM, software is required.

Essential Job Functions:

Exceptional working knowledge of SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM
Collaborate on product development teams sharing design and modeling approaches to meet multiple program requirements simultaneously.
Work regularly with engineering and production personnel to leverage their skills and experiences to optimize designs for efficiency. Includes spending time to identify manufacturability challenges or how to otherwise improve quality, efficiency, and profitability.
Work with partners and suppliers to integrate their components and designs into our design models.
Ability to take existing designs, make redline changes, and create revised drawings and solid models.
Ability to generate draft designs from rough concepts and based on interactions with boat users, maintainers, and our own fabrication and production teams.
Creation and development of fixture and jig designs, including development of shop fabrication and machining drawings and bill of materials.
A desire to be part of a high-performing team to design and build boats and other products that are changing and improving the maritime industry.

Essential Job Requirements:

Education/Experience:
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or 4 years’ experience in product development and manufacturing design utilizing SolidWorks software products.
Additive manufacturing experience
Fabrication production experience including welding, CNC cutting & forming, and other modern manufacturing methods
Required Knowledge/Skills:
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving
Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
Must be resourceful, highly organized, extremely dependable, efficient, and detail oriented
Comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities
Willingness to share and mentor, design and modeling approaches
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift 25lbs
Ability to work long hours, when required, to meet deadlines or other deliverables

Other Responsibilities:

Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of the department and contracts
Perform other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager

About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:

Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE’s ability to facilitate economic advancement.

The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.

Copper River’s Culture

The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
Retirement 401(k) with employer match
Open leave policy and paid holidays
Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!

Note: Benefits are offered based on employment classification and applicable contract requirements. Eligibility may vary by position.

Disclaimer:

The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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