Senior Aerospace CAD Drafter - Creo/Windchill Expert

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Stock Options

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle, WA is seeking a highly experienced CAD Engineer to translate engineering designs into detailed 3D models and drawings for aerospace structures. You will apply Creo/Windchill, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), and manage documentation and BOMs to support safe, repeatable spaceflight.

Responsibilities include tolerancing, change control, collaboration with design and manufacturing teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience creating detailed drawings and models for aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures.
• Proficiency with Creo (Pro/E) and Windchill 10.
• Strong understanding of GD&T principles and ASME Y14.5.
• Experience creating detail part drawings, assembly drawings, and installation drawings for metallic and/or composite structures.
• Familiarity with fastener callouts, weld symbols, and standard hardware representation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret engineering intent from sketches, models, and verbal direction.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Responsibilities

• Translate engineering designs and sketches into detailed 3D models, drawings, and assemblies using Creo/Windchill
• Create and maintain detail part drawings, assembly drawings, and installation drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards
• Develop and update interface control documents (ICDs) under the direction of design engineers
• Perform basic tolerance stack-up checks and drawing reviews to ensure manufacturability and dimensional accuracy
• Support engineering change requests (ECRs/ECOs) by updating drawings, models, and associated documentationMaintain configuration control and version management of CAD models and drawings within Windchill PLM
• Collaborate with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and quality teams to resolve drawing discrepancies and fabrication issues
• Support first-article inspection and production by clarifying drawing intent and dimensional requirements
• Ensure drawings comply with company standards, industry codes, and customer requirements
• Assist in creating and maintaining bill of materials (BOMs) for structural assemblies

Skills

Creo/Windchill

GD&T

Detail drawings

Engineering interpretation

Team collaboration

US citizen/PR

Tools

Windchill PLM

Creo (Pro/E)

Job description

Blue Origin in Seattle, WA is seeking a highly experienced CAD Engineer to translate engineering designs into detailed 3D models and drawings for aerospace structures. You will apply Creo/Windchill, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), and manage documentation and BOMs to support safe, repeatable spaceflight.

Responsibilities include tolerancing, change control, collaboration with design and manufacturing teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.