Lead, CAD-3D Designer - Rockville Maryland

Company: X-Energy, LLC
Location: Rockville, Maryland
Posted On: 01/31/2025

X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities. All applications will be submitted via our company career page, www.x-energy.com/careers/ . We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process. If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at www.x-energy.com/contact-us .

Job Description
X Energy, LLC is seeking a Lead, CAD- 3D Designer to join our Mechanical Design Team. This role is responsible for providing management support and technical leadership to the group performing CAD design and drafting across all projects and programs. This includes directing the work of individual contributors on the team, at the discretion of projects which they are supporting, providing organizational support for the project team, and assisting with the design and drafting of 3D models and 2D drawings that define various hardware and layouts of equipment, structures, systems, and components for various advanced reactor plants.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the responsible engineers to develop mechanical/physical concepts, designs, and processes to create structures, systems, and components (SSCs) related to the project to which they are assigned.
• Create relevant 3D CAD models and detailed 2D drawings of various equipment, structures, systems and/or components (e.g., Mechanical Components and Assemblies, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, etc.).
• Assist in the definition and development of system/component geometric interfaces.
• Assess models for manufacturability as well as assembly and integration considerations.
• Create and check manufacturing technical data packs and 2D detail component drawings to ensure fabricated components are produced in accordance with the design specifications.
• Ensure SSCs are properly designed and integrated into the design of the overall system to meet their component level functions and requirements.
• Perform a variety of design/drafting activities for the engineering group including preparing and updating manufacturing drawings.
• Serve as an information source on planning and design of equipment installations: equipment and plant engineering.
• Maintain notes, design calculations and other documentation (like drawings, bill of materials, list of design parameters, and performance guarantees) for future reference.
• Identify and follow best CAD modeling and drafting practices, communicating them with other team members to ensure the standardization of practices.
• Engage vendors in the design and manufacturing of defined systems and their related components. Show initiative in suggesting design changes and improvements to the design of components, factoring in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Collaborate in planning, scheduling, and organization of detailed phases of engineering work.
• Establish filing guidelines for drawings to maintain up-to-date drawings.
• Maintain system and model compatibility in X-energy's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.
• Provide support for the management of the utilization of CAD Designer resources across multiple projects and ensure qualified designers are performing assigned work.
• May manage CAD Designer staff by ensuring they are meeting expectations and promoting their professional development.
• Influences and supports the development of strategy, methodology, and technical tools for CAD modeling and drafting.
• Interprets internal business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, tools, or services.
• Offers new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and can construct and provide recommendations.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.
  
  Qualifications:
  
  • Associate's degree in drafting, CAD, engineering or related degree from an accredited institution or High School Diploma and ten years of professional experience in a role with similar tasks/responsibilities noted above.
  • Typically, seven plus years of professional experience in drafting or CAD after completion. Graduate degrees typically count as two plus years of experience.
  • Experience with ASME Y14.5 (or similar standards) for Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
  • Experience using 3D CAD software (e.g. UG/NX, SolidWorks, PTC Creo/Pro-E, or similar).
  • Experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software (e.g. Teamcenter, Windchill, or similar).
    
    Location: 530 Gaither Road, Rockville MD
    Travel Expectations: 10%Office
    Work Site Expectations: 3-4 days a week in office
    Hours: 8:00am ET to 5:00pm ET, Monday - Friday
    
    Compensation
    
    As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them. Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives.
    
    A reasonable estimate for this position at the level of experience required is:
    $100,000- $126,500
    
    Position Job Classification
    Full time - Exempt
    
    Benefits
    
    X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.
    
    An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
    
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