Lead SolidWorks Designer

The Ottohahn Group is partnered with a leading nuclear OEM supporting the future of nuclear power. We are seeking an experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) for a long term, fully remote contract opportunity. Join a high performing team and apply your technical expertise to support engineering efforts for new nuclear projects.

Position Summary:

The Lead Designer serves as the technical lead for drafting and design activities, combining hands on technical expertise with coordination of design resources and project deliverables. This role is responsible for SolidWorks modeling, component detailing, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and the initial technical review of drawings and design deliverables, while supporting work assignments, resource planning, and drawing schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the technical lead for drafting and design activities, supporting work assignments, resource planning, and drawing schedules to meet project deliverables.
• Develop detailed 3D models, complex assemblies, and 2D manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
• Apply GD&T principles to ensure critical fits, clearances, and tolerance stack ups for electrical and mechanical components and assemblies.
• Serve as the primary technical reviewer for engineering drawings, ensuring accuracy, manufacturability, and compliance with applicable ASME Y14.5 and ISO standards.
• Support the development and improvement of drawing standards, SolidWorks workflows, templates, and design best practices.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience serving as a lead designer or senior technical resource, providing technical guidance, reviewing drawings, and coordinating design activities.
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, including 3D modeling, complex assembly design, and detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Strong understanding of tolerance stack up analysis, interference checking, machining processes, and manufacturing requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of ASME Y14.5, GD&T principles, and applicable engineering drawing standards.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, Mechanical Drafting, CAD Design, or a related technical field; relevant technical certification or equivalent practical industry experience.
• 2+ years of experience leading, supervising, or managing a team of technical drafters or designers.
• 8+ years of professional engineering drafting and detailing experience, preferably within electric motors, rotating equipment, or high precision industrial equipment.