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Sr. Designer

KBR
Las Cruces, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 8/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/6/2026

Title:

Sr. Designer

Program Summary

KBR strives to create a safer, more secure and sustainable world by bringing together the best and brightest to deliver technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. Our Las Cruces, NM office is an engineering and manufacturing facility that provides solutions for our customers with safety and quality at the forefront of our operations.

Why Join KBR?

We strive to create a safer, more secure and sustainable world

Cutting edge projects, relevant to real world challenges

Work in a collaborative and dynamic team environment

Competitive pay and great company culture

Job Summary

The Sr. Designer is responsible for supporting the implementation, integration, administration, and continuous improvement of Autodesk Vault while ensuring product and engineering data is properly controlled, maintained, and managed in accordance with company policies and configuration management requirements. This role serves as a technical resource for Autodesk Inventor and Vault, providing user support, maintaining data integrity, and developing efficient workflows for engineering documentation. The position also creates and maintains detailed engineering drawings, 3D models, and technical documentation to support manufacturing, fabrication, and production activities. When Vault administration responsibilities do not require full-time support, the individual will perform senior-level drafting and design work, collaborating closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to support complex projects and business objectives. A strong understanding of CAD systems, drafting standards, product data management, and engineering documentation practices is essential for success in this role.

Roles and Responsibilities

Support the implementation, integration, administration, and continuous improvement of Autodesk Vault to ensure the secure and efficient management of engineering and product data

Maintain data integrity and configuration control by managing document lifecycles, revision control, workflows, user permissions, and engineering records in accordance with company policies and procedures

Serve as the primary technical resource for Autodesk Vault and Autodesk Inventor users, providing troubleshooting, user support, training, and best-practice guidance

Monitor and audit Vault data, workflows, and documentation to ensure compliance with company standards, security requirements, and quality objectives

Develop, maintain, and revise detailed engineering drawings, 3D models, assemblies, and technical documentation using Autodesk Inventor

Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and configuration management teams to ensure accurate release, control, and distribution of engineering data and documentation

Perform senior-level drafting and design assignments in support of engineering projects when Vault administration responsibilities do not require full-time support

Basic Qualifications

High School Diploma and a minimum of five (5) years of experience using Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Vault to create and maintain engineering drawings, 3D models, assemblies, technical documentation, and product data in a product data management (PDM) environment

Demonstrated knowledge of engineering drawing standards, document control processes, revision management, and configuration management principles

Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Vault, and related CAD and engineering documentation tools

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Ten (10) or more years of drafting, design, or related technical experience

Active Secret Security Clearance

Experience supporting the implementation, integration, administration, or migration of Autodesk Vault in an engineering or manufacturing environment

Experience developing, maintaining, and improving product data management (PDM) workflows, document control processes, and configuration management practices

Salary Range: $63,600-$95,400

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Salary : $63,600 - $95,400

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