P2P2 — Developing Professional
Developing
Perform independent design work on modules; analyze simple problems; create CAD drawings; coordinate with vendors on components.
What this level means
Early-career professional; developing skills, handles routine tasks with some independence
- Scope
- Defined deliverables / small features
- Autonomy
- General supervision; reviewed at milestones
- Complexity
- Some non-routine problems; applies established patterns
- Impact
- Own and immediate-team deliverables
- Decision rights
- Routine technical choices within guidance
- Leadership
- May guide interns
- Typical experience
- 1–3 yrs
What you'd do
- Perform independent design work on modules
- Analyze simple problems
- Create CAD drawings
- Coordinate with vendors on components
- Contribute to design reviews
- Design and analyze modules
- Create detailed CAD drawings
- Coordinate with vendors
Skills, knowledge & tools
- Intermediate CAD skills
- Problem analysis
- Vendor management
- Design communication
- Adaptability
- Module design
- Problem-solving techniques
- Vendor relations
- CAD software
- Engineering standards
- Initiative in solving routine issues
- Good communication of designs
- Adaptability
- Vendor coordination
- CAD proficiency
What good looks like
- ~1–3 years relevant experience
- Certifications in quality/lean manufacturing (Six Sigma) preferred
- Strong CAD skills
Where it sits & what it pays
O*NET / SOC: 17-0000 — Architecture & Engineering Occupations(inferred · under review)
Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are coming — JobFrame anchors pay to the family/level structure rather than the raw title.