Mechanical Designer

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics is seeking a Mechanical Designer in Rancho Bernardo, CA to revise CAD drawings and models for our sustainment group. You will prepare detailed drawings and layouts using Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and possibly NX, ensuring compatibility with interfaces and manufacturability.

Under general supervision, you will perform basic engineering calculations, verify dimensions, and apply tolerance analyses while maintaining Windchill-documented ECNs and drawing records; travel may be

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical certificate with 5+ years of drafting using 3D CAD.
• Knowledge of dimensioning, tolerances, manufacturing processes and industry standards.
• Proficiency in algebra, trigonometry, geometry, and materials properties.
• Good organizational, communication, and teamwork skills; able to work extended hours and travel.
• Ability to obtain/maintain DoD security clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering layouts and detailed drawings from engineering input using CAD.
• Create readable drawings suitable for fabrication and assemblies.
• Verify dimensions, materials, quantities; perform calculations.
• Revise CAD drawings per ECN redlines through Windchill workflow.
• Maintain records, files, parts lists, and drawings essential to project.
• Observe laws, regulations and safety procedures; work extended hours as needed.
• May provide technical direction to drafting personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CAD software

Creo

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

NX

Education

High school diploma or technical certificate

Tools

Windchill

Job description

Job Summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented Mechanical Designer to revise CAD drawings and models supporting our sustainment group in Rancho Bernardo, CA. Under general supervision, using computer-aided design (CAD), Creo Solidworks, Autocad and possibly NX, prepares complex engineering layouts, and/or detail drawings of minor components or portions of major systems. Work reflects individual creative use of known manufacturing and engineering principles and practices. Works from various forms of engineering input; makes mathematical calculations as required; determines proper layout of and prepares complete production detail drawings, assemblies, and installations; contributes design modifications to improve quality of product or facilitate manufacturing operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Using standard and advanced CAD techniques and skills, works from engineering input including verbal or written instructions, sketches, or other specifications, prepares engineering layouts and/or detailed drawings of subsystems or subassemblies which reflect compatibility with other mating systems or equipment.


• Creates readable drawings suitable for fabrication or for use by others in making finished drawings.


• Verifies own work, checking dimensions, materials used, quantities, performing mathematical calculations supported by handbooks and catalogs.


• Perform basic engineering calculations such as tolerance stack up, interface compatibility, ease of assembly, and applicable system parameters using pertinent reference material.


• Revise CAD drawings per Engineering ECN redlines assigned through the Windchill workflow.


• Maintains records, files, drawing and parts lists, specifications, standards and other data essential to the completion of engineering drawings as 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.

Additional Functions

• May provide technical direction to drafting personnel.


• Other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a high school diploma or a certificate from a recognized organization certifying completion of a training program utilizing technical engineering software applications and five or more years of experience in all aspects of drafting techniques and skills using 3D CAD solid modeling. May substitute additional education in lieu of work experience.


• Must have good knowledge of dimensioning and tolerances, manufacturing processes and equipment, and other industry practices and standards.


• Must be proficient in algebra, trigonometry, solid and analytic geometry, and properties of materials.


• Must have good organizational skills and judgement in planning and performing tasks along with good communication and interpersonal skills required for interfacing and presenting results.


• Must have good knowledge of computer operations and software relevant to design and drafting tasks. The ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required.


• Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required.


• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance maybe required.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 65,410 - 99,888