Aerospace CAD Designer (Junior) – Dash 8 Mod & SolidWorks

Strive Recruitment Inc.; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

STRIVE is recruiting for a Junior CAD Designer to support a 6-month engineering project on the Dash 8 Q400MRE program in Abbotsford, Canada. The role focuses on updating SolidWorks 3D models and 2D drawings as part of data cleanup for an aerospace program.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of mechanical CAD experience, proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, and strong interpretation of drawings and change documentation. This is a contract position offering hands-on aerospace design exposure.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Aircraft Design, or Drafting Technology.
• Approx. 2–3 years of mechanical design, drafting, or CAD experience.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks (3D) and 2D drawings.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Ability to read drawings and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings, CAD models, and associated change documentation.
• Incorporate approved engineering change sheets into existing SolidWorks 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Ensure consistency between design models, engineering drawings, and released change documentation.
• Identify drawing discrepancies, missing revisions, and documentation inconsistencies.
• Update drawing packages in accordance with company drafting and configuration control standards.
• Generate revised engineering drawings and model releases for engineering review.
• Maintain accurate records of completed updates and design activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, configuration management, and technical publications personnel as required.
• Support other drafting and design activities related to the Dash 8 Q400MRE program as requested.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Engineering drawings

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Aircraft Design degree

Drafting Technology Diploma

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

STRIVE is recruiting for a Junior CAD Designer to support a 6-month engineering project on the Dash 8 Q400MRE program in Abbotsford, Canada. The role focuses on updating SolidWorks 3D models and 2D drawings as part of data cleanup for an aerospace program.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of mechanical CAD experience, proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, and strong interpretation of drawings and change documentation. This is a contract position offering hands-on aerospace design exposure.