Engineer CAD CAM

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is actively seeking an Engineer CAD/CAM 2 in Chandler, AZ to turn complex aerospace designs into manufacturable hardware. You will create and review drawings, manage 3D models in Siemens NX 2412 within Teamcenter, and ensure compliance with ASME and GD&T standards.

You will collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines, Manufacturing and Quality teams while supporting a 12-month contract with potential for conversion to full-time.

Qualifications

• Experience creating and reviewing mechanical drawings and design packages.
• Proficiency with 3D parametric modeling and Siemens NX 2412.
• Working in a Teamcenter-managed environment with GD&T expertise.
• Knowledge of ASME 3D modeling and drawing standards.
• Ability to evaluate designs for fit, function, tolerances, and manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Create mechanical drawings and design packages compliant with industry and ASME standards.
• Develop fully defined 3D components and assemblies using NX 2412 in Teamcenter.
• Review drawings for dimensions, materials, quantities, and accuracy.
• Assess tolerance analyses and hardware selection for assemblies.
• Apply GD&T to drawings and resolve interpretation issues.
• Coordinate with engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and vendors.

Skills

Mechanical drawing

Parametric 3D modeling

GD&T knowledge

ASME standards

Drawing reviews

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Engineer CAD/CAM | Turn Complex Designs Into Mission-Ready Aerospace Hardware

Location: Chandler, AZ 85286 | On-site

Pay Rate: $54.49/hour

Job Type: Full-Time, 12-Month Contract

Schedule: Monday–Friday 9x80

Contract-to-Hire Potential

Bring Precision, Innovation, and Engineering Excellence to Aerospace

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation and aerospace industry to hire an Engineer CAD/CAM 2 in Chandler, Arizona.

This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-driven engineering professional who thrives at the intersection of mechanical design, manufacturing, and quality. You'll support the Mechanical and Energetics department, creating and reviewing sophisticated design packages while ensuring critical aerospace components meet demanding industry, military, and ASME standards.

Your expertise in Siemens NX 2412, Teamcenter, GD&T, parametric modeling, and mechanical drawings will help transform engineering concepts into designs that are manufacturable, accurate, and ready for production.

What You'll Do

As An Engineer CAD/CAM 2, You Will

• Create comprehensive mechanical drawing and design packages in compliance with applicable industry, military, and ASME standards.
• Develop fully defined 3D components and assemblies using Siemens NX 2412 managed through Teamcenter.
• Create and revise parametric drawings in accordance with ASME 3D modeling and drawing standards.
• Review mechanical designs for fit, function, manufacturability, and cost-effective fabrication.
• Perform drawing reviews to verify dimensions, materials, quantities, and overall design accuracy.
• Review tolerance analyses and ensure appropriate hardware selection and fitment on assembly drawings.
• Apply your knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to drawings and help resolve interpretation issues.
• Verify 3D models submitted to manufacturing for accuracy and compliance.
• Work closely with multiple engineering disciplines as well as Manufacturing and Quality teams.
• Interface with vendors when technical coordination or clarification is required.
• Complete assignments accurately while managing demanding schedules and competing priorities.
• Provide supervision or direction to staff when requested.
• Perform additional engineering and design-related responsibilities as assigned.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Professional experience creating and reviewing mechanical engineering drawings and design packages.
• Experience with mechanical and parametric 3D modeling.
• Working knowledge of Siemens NX, with the ability to support work in NX 2412.
• Experience working within a Teamcenter-managed environment.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and the ability to interpret and resolve drawing-related issues.
• Knowledge of applicable ASME 3D modeling and drawing standards.
• Ability to evaluate designs for fit, function, tolerances, manufacturability, and fabrication requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Windows.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to produce accurate work while operating under schedule pressure.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and vendor teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace, aviation, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing experience.
• Advanced hands-on experience with Siemens NX 2412 and Teamcenter.
• Strong experience developing fully defined components and assemblies.
• Demonstrated expertise with GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Experience reviewing hardware selection and fitment on assembly drawings.
• Familiarity with military and aerospace drawing requirements and standards.
• Experience supporting designs throughout the transition from engineering to manufacturing.
• Previous experience partnering directly with Manufacturing, Quality, and external vendors.
• Experience leading, supervising, or providing technical direction to other team members.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented engineering professionals with opportunities to contribute to some of the most challenging and innovative work in the aerospace industry.

This Opportunity Gives You The Chance To

• Make a Direct Impact: Your designs and drawing reviews will help ensure aerospace hardware is accurate, manufacturable, and production-ready.
• Work with Advanced Engineering Tools: Strengthen your expertise with Siemens NX 2412, Teamcenter, GD&T, and sophisticated mechanical design practices.
• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and vendor teams to solve complex technical challenges.
• Grow Your Aerospace Experience: Gain valuable experience supporting mechanical and energetics programs within a highly technical environment.
• Earn Competitive Compensation: Receive $54.49 per hour while putting your specialized engineering skills to work.
• Explore Long-Term Potential: This position is intended to be contract-to-hire, providing the possibility of transitioning into a full-time Design Engineer role. While conversion is the intent, it is not guaranteed.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $54.49 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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Requirements

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.