Aerospace Mechanical Designer & Drafter (SolidWorks)

InvestedintheMission; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in California is seeking a Mechanical Designer/Drafter I to design components and assemblies, create drawings, and document changes. You will work with engineers and manufacturing to develop new designs and update BOMs, ensuring drawings meet standards.

Responsibilities include tolerances analysis, GD&T, materials specification, and producing various drawing types. The role requires 0-2 years experience, SolidWorks/EPDM proficiency, and a practical grasp of aerospace

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0–2 years of mechanical design/drafting experience.
• Proficient with SolidWorks and EPDM; SolidWorks CAD expertise.
• Experience designing composite aerospace structures and related processes.
• Experience with electro-mechanical assemblies, electronics packaging, tooling/fixtures.
• Understanding GD&T and industry documentation standards (ASME, Change Control).

Responsibilities

• Designs mechanical parts, components & assemblies, including composite parts, metallic, and non-metallic.
• Creates and reviews engineering drawings and documents that conform to company and industry drawing standards.
• Analyzes manufacturing tolerances and fabrication methods to help ensure part/assembly manufacturability.
• Applies geometric dimensioning and tolerance.
• Specifies materials, finishes, and workmanship callouts in accordance with industry specifications.
• Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical training in related discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

EPDM

SolidWorks CAD

Agile PLM

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in California is seeking a Mechanical Designer/Drafter I to design components and assemblies, create drawings, and document changes. You will work with engineers and manufacturing to develop new designs and update BOMs, ensuring drawings meet standards.

Responsibilities include tolerances analysis, GD&T, materials specification, and producing various drawing types. The role requires 0-2 years experience, SolidWorks/EPDM proficiency, and a practical grasp of aerospace