Sr CAD Designer

Kansas City National Security Campus; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense engineering firm in Albuquerque is hiring a Sr CAD Designer to develop complex mechanical and electrical parts. The role requires 5+ years of CAD experience and project management expertise. Ideal candidates will hold a High School Diploma, with advanced training preferred. Key responsibilities include leadership in project execution, problem resolution with design teams, and training junior designers. Competitive candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain a DOE security clearance.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience in design drafting or equivalent experience using CAD.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy security clearance.
• Ability to work onsite as directed by management.

Responsibilities

• Provides project leadership and expertise in engineering definition requirements.
• Interacts with design agencies and suppliers to resolve design issues.
• Consults with engineering and manufacturing personnel to verify design reliability.

Skills

CAD design

Project management

Problem-solving

Geometric Dimensioning

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelors of Science Technology

Tools

Creo

SOLIDWORKS

SOLIDWORKS Professional PDM

Job description

Summary

The Sr CAD Designer role is designed for developing concepts and design layouts of complex mechanical or electrical equipment parts and/or products while also assembling and creating computer aided engineering definitions. Sr CAD Designers are also responsible for applying technology to performing project management activities and offering innovative solutions to significant CAD, manufacturing, and/or process problems.

Responsibilities

• Provides project leadership and expertise in areas of engineering definition requirements, supporting procedures and Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Engineering Tools.
• Interacts with design agencies, suppliers, and internal organizations to assist in resolving design development, production, and acceptance issues.
• Consults with engineering, inspection, and manufacturing personnel to verify reliability of design.
• Coordinates activities and provides training/mentoring to lower designer classifications.
• Recommends and implements process improvements to increase technical productivity and effectiveness within the organization.
• Conducts assigned research or development and works on complex projects/tasks.
• Serves as a technical advisor to other designers and may direct their work or lead projects.
• Work is typically a critical part of a team effort and requires independence in structuring and accomplishing own work.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 5 or more years of experience in design drafting or equivalent experience using CAD computer systems
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time
• United States Citizenship
• Ability to work on-site as directed by management and as determined by the needs of the business
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations)

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science Technology degree in appropriate field or equivalent training and experience.
• Experience with Creo / SOLIDWORKS.
• Experience with SOLIDWORKs Professional PDM
• Knowledgeable of Drawing Requirements Manual or equivalent
• Ability to read and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing principles.
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of computer-aided design tools, advanced design skills, thorough knowledge of procedures and products acquired through technical training.
• Evaluates and improves methods/ processes and recognizes alternative possibilities for projects and recommends best choice(s).
• Demonstrates the ability to implement new technology and ideas at the project level and implement best design.
• Demonstrates ability to consistently and successfully complete projects on time, even as adverse situations arise.
• Ability to use standard mathematical models, as applicable, to predict results.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently on tasks and projects.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

Additional Information

• Job ID: 4530
• Category: Engineering
• Posting Location: New Mexico Operations 2540 Alamo SE Albuquerque, NM, 87106