Senior CAD Drafter — Space Systems & MBD Leader

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in Florida seeks a Senior CAD Drafter (Level IV) to lead development, maintenance, and release of complex 3D models and drawings using Creo Parametric and Windchill. You will mentor drafters and drive model-based definition across mechanical, fluid, and electrical disciplines for ground support equipment supporting New Glenn launch operations.

The role operates largely without oversight, championing CAD/PLM standards, AI-assisted design tools, and process improvements while

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering design experience (or 8+ with BS) in mechanical/aerospace or related field.
• Advanced skills in PTC Creo Parametric and Windchill PLM.
• Experience managing enterprise-level CAD assemblies and drawings.
• Strong knowledge of ASME Y14.100, Y14.5, Y14.41.
• Leadership, collaboration, and change management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex multi-system design efforts for ground support equipment.
• Define MBD strategy and implement model-centric product definition across the team.
• Mentor drafters and review drawings/models for accuracy.
• Champion CAD/PLM standards and best practices at the business unit level.
• Lead AI-assisted design tools and automation initiatives across the team.
• Coordinate with external design teams and suppliers as prime contact.
• Manage Engineering Change Requests and Windchill changes.
• Ensure alignment with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Creo Parametric

Windchill PLM

MBD/PMD

ASME Y14.100

ASME Y14.5

ASME Y14.41

Leadership & mentoring

CAD standards

AI design tools

Education

2-year AS degree with 10+ years experience

4-year BS in Mechanical/Aerospace/Electrical or related with 8+ yrs exp

Tools

Creo AFX

Creo Piping/ProPiping

Creo Cabling

AutoCAD Electrical

Windchill

Job description

Blue Origin LLC in Florida seeks a Senior CAD Drafter (Level IV) to lead development, maintenance, and release of complex 3D models and drawings using Creo Parametric and Windchill. You will mentor drafters and drive model-based definition across mechanical, fluid, and electrical disciplines for ground support equipment supporting New Glenn launch operations.

The role operates largely without oversight, championing CAD/PLM standards, AI-assisted design tools, and process improvements while