Senior CAD Designer - Aircraft Parts (Autodesk Inventor)

Air Tractor, Inc.; Olney (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Tractor, Inc. invites an experienced CAD Designer to independently develop aircraft parts, assemblies, and installations. You will transform high-level concepts into production-ready 3D models using Inventor, with a strong grasp of manufacturing processes and aircraft structure.

Ideal candidates have 5–7+ years in mechanical CAD design, an associate degree or equivalent, and expert command of Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD, including Vault data management. This on-site role requires U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–7+ years as a mechanical CAD Designer or Design Technologist.
• 2-year technical degree or associate degree with relevant Autodesk credentials.
• Expert-level Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD proficiency.
• Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Vault database.

Responsibilities

• Design and model complex 3D aircraft parts and assemblies in Inventor with minimal oversight.
• Evaluate interfaces and tolerances, adjusting designs without detailed guidance.
• Create 3D models and production prints using Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Manage design data with Autodesk Vault for version control.
• Coordinate with shop floor and fabrication teams to optimize geometry.

Skills

Independent problem solving

Manufacturing awareness

Excellent communication

Reading engineering drawings

Education

2-year technical/associate degree

CADD/Mechanical Engineering Technology

Autodesk credential / equivalent

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Autodesk Vault

Job description

Air Tractor, Inc. invites an experienced CAD Designer to independently develop aircraft parts, assemblies, and installations. You will transform high-level concepts into production-ready 3D models using Inventor, with a strong grasp of manufacturing processes and aircraft structure.

Ideal candidates have 5–7+ years in mechanical CAD design, an associate degree or equivalent, and expert command of Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD, including Vault data management. This on-site role requires U.S.