Design Checker II

General Atomics and Affiliated Companies; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. in Poway, CA, seeks a Design Checker to review complex design and documentation for Initial Releases and Change Notices, ensuring conformance to ASME Y14.100-2017, Y14.5-2018, and DRM standards.

The role requires an Associate's degree in a technical field and 4+ years of experience as a drawing checker, with strong GD&T knowledge and PDM experience. Collaboration with engineering and other disciplines is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related technical field with four or more years of progressively complex experience as an Electrical/Mechanical drawing checker.
• Must demonstrate a basic understanding of ASME Y14.100-2017 and ASME Y14.5-2018 (GD&T) and experience with a PDM.
• Ability to work in a team environment and interact with multiple disciplines.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed guidelines, procedures, engineering instructions, drawings, and specifications.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Analytical ability to identify issues, research drawing history, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
• Ability to track workload and provide status on Initial Release (IR) and Change Notice (CN) packages.
• Able to work independently or in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Check documentation of fabricated items, schematics, assemblies, SCDs, and VICDs for conformance to design documentation.
• Verify fit, form, and function and ensure complete, consistent dimensioning on drawings.
• Perform tolerance stack-up analysis in support of drawing features.
• Recommend changes to the Drafting Room Manual and Standard Drawing Notes.
• Collaborate with other checkers to ensure consistency of checking practices.
• Consult with engineering to resolve drawing and design issues; coordinate with other disciplines as needed.
• Observe all laws and safety practices.

Skills

GD&T

Read drawings

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Associate's degree in a related technical field

Tools

PDM

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

We have an exciting opportunity located in Poway, CA for a Design Checker to join the MQ-9B SeaGuardian team.

Under general supervision and following established procedures, this position is responsible for checking complex design and documentation packages associated with Initial Releases (IR) and Change Notices (CN) for compliance with Drawing Standards specified in ASME Y14.100-2017, including ASME Y14.5-2018, and in-house procedures, e.g., Drafting Room Manual (DRM), Standard Drawing Notes, and customer contract specifications.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Check documentation of fabricated items, schematics, assemblies, Source Control Drawings (SCD's), and Vendor Item Control Drawings (VICDs) to ensure conformance to design documentation supplied by engineering and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
• Verify fit, form, and function for completeness and consistency of dimensioning on drawings.
• Perform tolerance stack up analysis in support of drawing features dimensioned.
• Recommend changes to the Drafting Room Manual and Standard Drawing Notes.
• Collaborate with other checkers to ensure consistency and completeness of checking practices.
• Confers with engineering to resolve drawing and design issues.
• May confer with other disciplines, e.g., quality, manufacturing, and configuration management to resolve drawing, design, and PDM related issues.
• Additional functions or other duties as assigned or required.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires an Associate's degree in a related technical field and four or more years with progressively complex experience as an Electrical/Mechanical drawing checker. Equivalent additional work experience as an Electrical/Mechanical drawing checker may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Must demonstrate a basic understanding of ASME Y14.100-2017 and ASME Y14.5-2018 (GD&T), and experience with a PDM.
• Ability to be an integral member in a team environment that interacts with other disciplines.
• The ability to read and interpret detailed guidelines, procedures, engineering instructions, drawings, and specifications.
• Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to work with employees within and outside the department.
• Analytical ability to identify and define issues, research drawing history, specifications, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
• Ability to track workload and provide status on Initial Release (IR) and Change Notice (CN) packages checked and being checked.
• Able to work independently or in a team environment.