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Senior Design Drafter

Spectraforce Technologies
United States, New York, East Aurora
Mar 18, 2026
Role: Senior Design Drafter Location: East Aurora, NY Duration: 12 months with possible extension Schedule: 1st shift Overview: As a Senior Design Drafter within the Space and Defense Group, the company's longest-standing and most innovative division. In this role, you will support cutting-edge space technologies by developing detailed design layouts, 3D models, and manufacturing drawings while collaborating across engineering, sales, and program management teams. As a Senior Design Drafter, you will: Communicate with cross-functional teams to discuss design, drawing, and fabrication requirements Lead the graphical development of new products from initial layout through final drawings Create accurate 2D drawings and 3D solid models independently or collaboratively Use CAD systems to develop layouts for visualization, clearance checks, and manufacturing support (CAM) Support Engineering, Sales, and Program Management with bid and proposal layouts and assemblies Compile and organize drafting submittal packages for customer delivery Plan and manage drawing requirements, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and adherence to standards Review and check detail drawings while guiding other drafting personnel when needed Coordinate project activities with attention to timelines and scheduling requirements Participate in status review meetings and provide level-of-effort estimates To be considered for this role, you will bring: Associate degree in Mechanical Technology or a related field 20+ years of drafting/design experience in a manufacturing environment Strong knowledge of drafting practices, dimensioning, geometric tolerancing (GD&T), and fabrication methods Proficiency in mechanical CAD (MCAD) tools; experience with Siemens NX and/or Teamcenter PLM preferred Solid understanding of machine shop practices, materials, and manufacturing processes Knowledge of stress, thermal effects, and material properties Strong mechanical design skills, especially in kinematic mechanisms and packaging within defined constraints Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills It would be great if you also had: Strong creative and investigative design abilities Experience working in advanced technology environments (e.g., space/defense) Ability to lead drafting efforts and mentor junior team members Strong collaboration and communication skills across multidisciplinary teams