Senior Mechanical Designer & CAD Drafter

BlueHalo; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a skilled Mechanical Designer/Drafter III to assist engineering teams in designing components and assemblies, and to create engineering drawings, ECOs, bills of materials, and related documentation. The role collaborates with Engineers and Manufacturing to develop new designs, modify existing ones, and shepherd documents through configuration management.

Responsibilities include designing mechanical parts and assemblies, creating compliant drawings, and ensuring

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 8-10 years of mechanical design/drafting experience.
• CSWP certification or higher preferred.
• Understanding of GD&T, ASME, and configuration management.
• Excellent knowledge of the DRM and ASME Y14.5.
• Expertise in SOLIDWORKS CAD and SOLIDWORKS PDM.
• Experience designing electro-mechanical systems and composite aerospace structures.
• Ability to create various drawings (machined, sheet metal, weldments, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Designs mechanical parts, components & assemblies including composites.
• Creates and reviews engineering drawings and documentation.
• Analyzes tolerances and fabrication methods for manufacturability.
• Applies Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance.
• Specifies materials, finishes, and workmanship callouts.
• Takes on moderately difficult tasks and provides recommendations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CSWP

SOLIDWORKS CAD

SOLIDWORKS PDM

GD&T

ASME Y14.5

Configuration management

Composite aerospace structures

Electro-mechanical design

Drafting standards

Machined/Sheet metal drawings

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Fusion/ Arena/ Windchill (PLM)

MS Office

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking a skilled Mechanical Designer/Drafter III to assist engineering teams in designing components and assemblies, and to create engineering drawings, ECOs, bills of materials, and related documentation. The role collaborates with Engineers and Manufacturing to develop new designs, modify existing ones, and shepherd documents through configuration management.

Responsibilities include designing mechanical parts and assemblies, creating compliant drawings, and ensuring