Senior Aircraft CAD Designer – Autodesk Inventor Expert

Air Tractor Inc.; Olney (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Air Tractor, Inc. in the United States is seeking a highly experienced CAD Designer who can independently develop aircraft parts, assemblies, and installations with minimal engineering oversight.

You will be the Autodesk Inventor expert, transforming high-level concepts into production-ready 3D models, with a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and aircraft structures. Responsibilities include designing complex 3D components and assemblies, managing data in Vault, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7+ years as a mechanical CAD designer or design technologist.
• 2-year technical or associate degree in Mechanical Design or CADD, or equivalent.
• Expert-level proficiency in Inventor and AutoCAD for 3D modeling and drawings.
• Strong knowledge of Vault for data management and version control.

Responsibilities

• Independently design, model, and develop complex 3D components and sheet metal parts in Inventor.
• Evaluate interfaces and tolerances, optimize geometry for manufacturing with minimal guidance.
• Create production-ready 3D models, layouts, and prints using Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Manage design data in Autodesk Vault with strict version control.
• Coordinate with shop floor and fabrication teams to resolve manufacturing issues.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk AutoCAD

Autodesk Vault

Independent problem solving

ITAR compliance awareness

Self-motivated

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Design or CADD

Autodesk credential (Inventor/AutoCAD)

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk AutoCAD

Autodesk Vault

Job description

Air Tractor, Inc. in the United States is seeking a highly experienced CAD Designer who can independently develop aircraft parts, assemblies, and installations with minimal engineering oversight.

You will be the Autodesk Inventor expert, transforming high-level concepts into production-ready 3D models, with a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and aircraft structures. Responsibilities include designing complex 3D components and assemblies, managing data in Vault, and coordinating with