Design Engineer CATIA

Senior Aerospace SSP; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An aerospace component design company in Burbank seeks a designer experienced in 3D modeling using CATIA V5. Responsibilities include creating detailed models, working within PLM software, and checking designs. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and at least four years of drafting experience. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $130,000 based on experience, with a standard Monday to Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of aerospace design and drafting experience.
• Proficient in CATIA V5 with at least 6,000 hours dedicated to it.
• ASME Y14.5 certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 3D models and drawings using CATIA V5.
• Create components with manufacturing knowledge in various materials.
• Perform tolerance stack-ups and installation assessments.

Skills

3D modeling in CATIA V5

Communication skills

Mathematical accuracy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

Senior plc is an international, market‑leading engineering solutions provider with 19 operating businesses in 11 countries. Traded on the London Stock Exchange, Senior designs and manufactures high‑technology components and systems for the worldwide aerospace, defense, land vehicle and power & energy markets.

Senior Aerospace SSP, a division of Senior plc, is the world’s largest aerospace high‑pressure ducting system supplier. Starting as "Stainless Steel Products" in 1945, and acquired by Senior plc in 1995, we are vertically integrated with our own foundry, fabrication shop, and ISO‑certified engineering lab, allowing us to design, manufacture, and qualify complex ducting systems for space launch, defense, and commercial aerospace applications worldwide.

Job Description

Summary: To prepare 3D models and drawings using CATIA V5 R21 and above. Performs design, drafting, and checking functions and can coordinate designs with both Project and Manufacturing Engineers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Proficient in all facets of 3D modeling in CATIA V5. Capable of creating sketch‑based solids, complex surfaces, assemblies, parameterized models, etc.
• Use manufacturing knowledge in the creation of metallic components by sheet metal forming, and both subtractive and additive manufacturing to design parts which can be readily manufactured.
• Create details and assemblies with a broad range of complexity while operating within engine and vehicle level DMU environments. Model in local and/or global coordinate systems, as applicable.
• Operate in PLM software (3DX) and use standard configuration management practices.
• Create 2D drawings or 3D PDFs for detail components and assemblies.
• Create Model Based Definition (MBD) using the FTA workbench.
• Develop assembly BOMs.
• Strong understanding and application of GD&T practices per ASME Y14.5‑2018 (2009 acceptable).
• Perform tolerance stack‑ups, interference checks, and installation assessments.
• Write Engineering Orders and make changes to existing drawings.
• Perform weight calculations (hand or CATIA based).
• Perform design checks of models and drawings created by other drafters.
• Aid the shop, customers, and vendors in reading and interpreting SSP and customer drawings to facilitate manufacturing.
• Create tooling models and drawings.
• Follow all Senior policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area using safety standards.

Other Information

• Less than 5% travel is typical for this role.
• This is not a supervisory role. However, experienced employees are expected to help mentor junior employees as needed.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field of study, with a minimum of four years of aerospace design and drafting experience. Minimum of 6,000 hours in CATIA V5.
• Desired
  • Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, along with two years minimum of aerospace design and drafting experience. Minimum 4,000 hours in CATIA V5.
  • CATIA V5 courses strongly desired.
  • ASME Y14.5 certification is a plus.

Required Skills

• Language: Must have excellent communication and inter‑personal skills; must be able to read, comprehend, present, and write (in English) correspondence, blueprints, technical journals and drawings, policies, procedures.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, written, and oral instructions. Ability to solve problems involving many variables in various situations.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Other Abilities

• Must be able to effectively multi‑task and quickly change from task to task.
• Must be a detail‑oriented self‑administrator able to work quickly and effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must understand engineering drawings.
• Must have a working knowledge of shop operations and processes to aid in clarifying drawings.
• Must be able to analyze figures, results, or complex data to determine the logical solution to a drafting problem.
• Responsible for high clerical accuracy and moderate factual dependability in assembling and presenting data.
• Must be proficient operating CAD programs (CATIA V5), MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as email, and the use of printers and plotters.

Additional Information

Annual Target Salary = $110,000 - 130,000, commensurate with experience.

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

EEO Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EOE M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Federal Contractor.