Senior Mechanical Designer & Drafter

AeroVironment, Inc.; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in California is seeking a Mechanical Designer/Drafter III to join our engineering team in Petaluma. You will design mechanical parts, assemblies, and composite structures, producing drawings, BOMs, and change orders while ensuring documentation aligns with industry standards.

You'll work with engineers and manufacturing staff to refine designs, apply GD&T, and ensure manufacturability. The role requires hands-on SOLIDWORKS CAD expertise and a strong background in aerospace

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 6 years of mechanical design/drafting experience.
• CSWP certification or higher.
• Knowledge of GD&T, ASME, configuration management.
• Expertise in SOLIDWORKS CAD.
• Experience with SOLIDWORKS PDM.
• Experience designing composite aerospace structures.
• Experience in electro-mechanical systems and wiring assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical parts, components and assemblies.
• Create and review engineering drawings per standards.
• Analyze tolerances and fabrication methods for manufacturability.
• Apply GD&T and specify materials and finishes.
• Support cross-functional teams and handle moderately difficult tasks.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

GD&T

ASME Y14.5

CSWP certification

SOLIDWORKS CAD

PDM experience

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SOLIDWORKS CAD

SOLIDWORKS PDM

Fusion

Arena

Windchill

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in California is seeking a Mechanical Designer/Drafter III to join our engineering team in Petaluma. You will design mechanical parts, assemblies, and composite structures, producing drawings, BOMs, and change orders while ensuring documentation aligns with industry standards.

You'll work with engineers and manufacturing staff to refine designs, apply GD&T, and ensure manufacturability. The role requires hands-on SOLIDWORKS CAD expertise and a strong background in aerospace