Senior Mechanical Designer/Drafter — SOLIDWORKS Pro

AV; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K with company matching

Holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a Mechanical Designer/Drafter III to design components and assemblies, create and review drawings, and manage engineering documentation. You will collaborate with engineers and manufacturing to update BOMs and drive ECOs through the configuration management system.

The role requires 6+ years in mechanical design, CSWP certification, and strong knowledge of GD&T/ASME Y14.5. This contractor position is based in California with exposure to aerospace structures and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• A minimum of 6 years of related experience in a mechanical design and drafting position.
• Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP) certification or higher.
• Understanding of industry design & documentation standards (GD&T, ASME, configuration management, etc.).
• Excellent working knowledge of the Drawing Requirements Manual (DRM).
• Excellent working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Expertise in SOLIDWORKS CAD.
• Experienced and proficient with SOLIDWORKS PDM.
• Competence in designing composite aerospace structures & related composite manufacturing processes.
• Experience should have emphasis on the design of electro-mechanical systems, mechanical assemblies, electronics packaging, composite parts, plastic injected molded parts, tooling & fixtures, and wire assemblies.
• Experienced in creating the following types of drawings: machined parts drawings, composite parts drawings, plastic injection molded part drawings, sheet metal fabrication drawings, source control drawings, specification control drawings, wire assembly drawings, mechanical assembly drawings, and weldment drawings.
• Substantial understanding of the position and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks.
• Consistently demonstrates strong interpersonal skills to be able to interface with the other group members and departments.
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
• Strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company.
• Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests.

Responsibilities

• Designs mechanical parts, components & assemblies, including composite parts, metallic, and non-metallic.
• Creates and reviews engineering drawings and documents that conform to company and industry drawing standards.
• Analyzes manufacturing tolerances and fabrication methods to help ensure part/assembly manufacturability.
• Applies Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance.
• Specifies materials, finishes, and workmanship callouts in accordance with industry specifications.
• Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

SOLIDWORKS

CSWP

GD&T

ASME Y14.5

PDM

Aerospace composites

Electro-mechanical design

Education

High School diploma

Associates degree or better

Tools

SOLIDWORKS CAD

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking a Mechanical Designer/Drafter III to design components and assemblies, create and review drawings, and manage engineering documentation. You will collaborate with engineers and manufacturing to update BOMs and drive ECOs through the configuration management system.

The role requires 6+ years in mechanical design, CSWP certification, and strong knowledge of GD&T/ASME Y14.5. This contractor position is based in California with exposure to aerospace structures and