CAD Designer

Columbia Helicopters; Aurora (OR); On-site; USD 49,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Helicopters, une entreprise leader dans l'aviation, recherche un CAD Designer passionné par l'aviation. Dans ce rôle, vous soutiendrez l'équipe d'ingénierie en créant des dessins techniques et en contribuant à des projets de conception. Vous travaillerez en étroite collaboration avec les ingénieurs et les concepteurs suivants, acquérant une expérience pratique avec des outils CAD tels que SolidWorks et E3.

Qualifications

• Diplôme associé en CAO ou certificat de base de CAO.
• Connaissance des rôles de conception CAO et ingénierie aéroportée.
• Expérience préalable avec SolidWorks, connaissance de Zuken E3 est un plus.

Responsibilities

• Produire des dessins techniques pour répondre aux exigences de projet.
• Assister dans les efforts de maquette pour le développement de nouveaux designs.
• Rechercher les spécifications des matériaux et des pièces.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Detail-oriented

Education

Associates degree in CAD Drafting or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

Zuken E3

PDM

Job description

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For over 65 years, Columbia Helicopters have been a trusted provider of heavy-lift helicopter services. We create new aircraft, fly heavy-lift helicopters around the world, and provide maintenance support to ensure you are mission-ready for critical operations. If you are passionate about aviation, join our Columbia Family!

The CAD Designer supports the engineering team by creating detailed design drawings and contributing to rotorcraft electrical and mechanical design projects. Working closely with engineers and senior designers, this role provides hands-on experience with CAD tools like SolidWorks, E3, and PDM, while assisting with mock-ups and material research. The position is ideal for candidates passionate about aviation who are eager to develop their skills and contribute to project milestones within a collaborative, values-driven environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Support engineering staff by working alongside a team of Engineers and CAD Designers to produce detailed design drawings that meet project and drawing standard requirements using SolidWorks, E3 and PDM CAD tools.
• Assist in mock-up efforts associated with new design development
• Research material and part specifications
• Coordinate design issues with senior engineering staff
• Contribute to project milestones on multiple projects
• Conduct oneself in accordance with Company’s Core Values
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications And Experience

• Associates degree or higher in CAD Drafting or equivalent Basic CAD proficiency certificate
• Aware of CAD design and aerospace engineering roles
• Previous experience with SolidWorks, experience with Zuken E3 is a big plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft applications
• Maintain a good working relationship with all team members, stakeholders and customers
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team-oriented environment
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation

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