Lead CATIA Designer 5 (Aerospace)

ACL Digital; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 75,768 - 103,320; Full time

Job summary

ACL Digital seeks an Expert Level 5 CATIA Technical Designer to support aerospace production engineering across Washington sites, translating concepts into precise 3D geometry and ensuring design control for assemblies.

This 12-month, full-time, on-site role requires 9+ years of aerospace design experience, CATIA proficiency, and collaboration with Design, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supplier teams across multiple facilities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree plus 9+ years aerospace design experience.
• Hands-on CATIA CAD and detail/assembly modeling.
• Proficient with Integrated Visualization Tools (IVT).
• Understanding of metallic part machining and complex assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Translate conceptual feedback into precise 3D part geometry and assemblies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve product/process issues in real time.
• Review materials and process specs to ensure design control and quality.
• Identify root causes of non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with design, stress, quality, manufacturing and supplier teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Project management

Education

Associate degree

Tools

CATIA

IVT

Job description

Job Title: Lead CATIA Designer 5 (Aerospace)

Location: Washington State (100% Onsite across Renton, Auburn, Puyallup, and Everett)

Position Type: 12-Month Contract (Full-Time)

Pay Rate Range: $65 / hour on W2

Shift: 1st Shift (Flexibility required for potential rotation, weekend, or overtime coverage)

Position Summary

We are seeking an Expert Level 5 Technical Designer to support aerospace production engineering in real-time across key Washington sites. In this role, you will apply advanced drafting principles and solid modeling expertise to resolve fabrication issues, translate conceptual ideas into detailed physical geometry, and support materials and process specifications across airplane programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering & Model Definition: Translate conceptual engineering feedback into precise 3D part geometry and assembly definitions; execute model definition changes within defined engineering criteria.
• Production Support: Apply fundamental drafting and design principles to troubleshoot and resolve product and process issues real-time within the manufacturing flow.
• Materials & Systems Integration: Review materials, components, and process specifications (including electrical, electronic, and electromechanical components) to ensure design control, quality, and compliance.
• Failure Analysis & Troubleshooting: Identify impacts of non-conformances, conduct laboratory/failure analysis, and develop effective root-cause corrective and preventative actions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Design, Stress, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supplier teams throughout the product lifecycle to evaluate technologies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Associate Degree with 9+ years of aerospace design experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• CAD/Solid Modeling: Hands-on experience with CATIA (or equivalent 3D solid modeling software) and detail/assembly parts.
• Visualization Tools: Proficient with Integrated Visualization Tools (IVT).
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Fundamental understanding of metallic part machining and complex product structures (details, parts, assemblies, installations).

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and investigative skills.
• Proven multi-tasking capabilities in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Project management experience coordinating across cross-functional organizations.
• Prior experience working in laboratory environments.