Mechanical Drafter & PLM Specialist
Snap
Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.
Snap Lab is home to our hardware products with a world-class research & development team. We are focused on pushing the boundaries of what a camera can be, specifically overlaying computing on the real world. Next Generation Spectacles are our first pair of glasses that bring augmented reality to life.
We’re looking for a Mechanical Drafter & PLM Specialist to join the Mechanical Engineering, Chandler Team at Snap Inc!
What you’ll do:
Utilize CAD (SolidWorks) for creation of all component drawings, assembly drawings, and integration control drawings (ICD) for the Mechanical Engineering team as well as in support of the Optical and Electrical Engineering teams.
Coordinate with engineers, scientists, operations, project management and other design/project originators to establish final output acceptance and ensure drawing/documentation standards are met, often from rough initial design or specification input.
Organize, manage and maintain the CAD product data management (PDM) system.
Maintain documentation control and administration of the product lifecycle management (PLM) system by working with originators to establish part numbers and bills of material (BOM) as well as verifying all drawings, CAD files and supporting documentation are in place with approvals while guaranteeing adherence to product release protocols.
Perform change analyst role for the PLM system, facilitating the routing and release of engineering change orders (ECO) and other release/routing processes with regards to BOMs, drawings, CAD models and other documentation.
Act as the backend PLM administrator responsible for changes to the PLM system function, making modifications and controlling permissions.
Assist with other document control, template creation/admin, some 3D modeling tasks, etc.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of SolidWorks CAD system and drafting capabilities.
Knowledge of engineering terminologies as they relate to mechanical design, manufacturing and drafting.
Knowledge of drafting standards and geometric dimensioning and tolerances (GD&T).
Skilled at producing detailed dimensioned component and assembly drawings from 3D CAD models.
Knowledge of other file formats that can be utilized in conjunction with CAD systems such as STEP, DXF, DWG, IGES, etc.
Knowledge of working with product data management systems (PDM) and/or storage vaults for CAD system data.
Knowledge working with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems, BOM structuring, and hierarchical subassembly building.
Ability to take recognize inconstancies, inefficiencies, and make corrections to improve.
Ability to drive completion of owned projects, often pushing others to complete tasks (such as driving review and sign-off of ECOs).
Skilled at working with MS Word, Excel, Google suite, PDFs, and other forms documentation.
Good written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate’s degree (or higher) or mechanical drafting certification
2+ years of relevant practical work experience drafting using 3D CAD system(s)
4+ years of equivalent/relevant practical work experience in lieu of associate’s degree or mechanical drafting certification
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience specifically with SolidWorks CAD modeling/drafting and/or SolidWorks certification(s)
Experience specifically with NX CAD modeling/drafting and/or NX certification(s)
Experience working specifically with PLM systems
Experience working specifically with CAD PDM systems
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.
"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.
Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!
Compensation
In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.
The base salary range for this position is $94,000-$141,000 annually.
This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.