Technical Designer 5

CTS International; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 82,656 - 103,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Referral program rewards

Job summary

A professional services firm is seeking a candidate for a technical drafting role based in Everett, Washington. The responsibilities include applying drafting principles to solve product issues, leading the evaluation of technologies, and collaborating with various engineering teams throughout the airplane's lifecycle. The ideal candidate should have an Associate degree and 9+ years of aerospace design experience. A comprehensive benefits package is provided, and the position is contract-based with a pay rate of up to $69.00/hour.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of computer-aided design and product structure.
• 9+ years of aerospace design experience with detail and assembly parts.
• Experience working in lab environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply drafting principles to support fabrication flow.
• Create drafted parts for operational and quality concerns.
• Lead evaluation of technologies for competitive advantage.
• Conduct engineering lab/failure analysis.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Investigative skills

Multi-tasking skills

Education

Associate degree in drafting or related field

Accredited AA degree in related discipline

Tools

CATIA

Integrated Visualization Tool (IVT)

Job description

Overview

Positions could be in Renton, Auburn, Puyallup, or Everett, WA. Applies fundamental drafting principles and design concept understanding to support solutions to product/process issues as they occur real-time in the fabrication flow. Create drafted parts and product structures to support operational and quality concerns. Performs model definition changes within the defined engineering based on engineering input. Translating the engineer's conceptual ideas and feedback into physical part geometry and assembly definition. Provides materials and process support to client Commercial Airplane programs and systems design teams throughout the full life cycle of the airplane from design to production to fleet support. Activities include definition of electrical, electronic, and electromechanical components used across client products. Reviews electrical component materials and process specifications and other engineering documents used to control design, certify and produce systems hardware. Identifying impacts of non-conformances associated with electrical components and corrective/preventative actions for future avoidance. Conducts engineering lab / failure analysis to help determine cause and corrective action of failed electrical components. Leads in evaluation of emerging technologies for potential application to future BCA products enabling a competitive advantage. Leads or collaborates with multiple engineering teams, Design, Stress, Quality, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to solve a variety of materials and process challenges throughout the full life cycle of the airplane. Produces requirements, specifications and other documents to manage the deployment of tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes used to enhance the full life cycle of client products. Engages in cross functional, collaborative environments across the life cycle of the products to support design change and improvement. Maintains technical excellence in performing work with career intent to progress into technical designer job role. Participate and have the ability to learn in the real-time, fast pace, agile environment with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Applies fundamental drafting principles and design concept understanding to support solutions to product/process issues as they occur real-time in the fabrication flow.
• Create drafted parts and product structures to support operational and quality concerns.
• Perform model definition changes within the defined engineering based on engineering input, translating conceptual ideas and feedback into physical part geometry and assembly definition.
• Provide materials and process support to client Commercial Airplane programs and systems design teams throughout the full life cycle of the airplane from design to production to fleet support, including definition of electrical, electronic, and electromechanical components used across client products.
• Review electrical component materials and process specifications and other engineering documents used to control design, certify and produce systems hardware.
• Identify impacts of non-conformances associated with electrical components and implement corrective/preventative actions for future avoidance.
• Conduct engineering lab / failure analysis to determine cause and corrective action of failed electrical components.
• Lead in evaluation of emerging technologies for potential application to future BCA products to enable a competitive advantage.
• Lead or collaborate with multiple engineering teams (Design, Stress, Quality, Manufacturing, Suppliers) to solve materials and process challenges throughout the full life cycle of the airplane.
• Produce requirements, specifications, and other documents to manage deployment of tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes used to enhance the full life cycle of client products.
• Engage in cross-functional, collaborative environments across the product life cycle to support design change and improvement.
• Maintain technical excellence with career intent to progress into a technical designer role.
• Participate in and learn in a real-time, fast-paced, agile environment with a positive attitude.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Associate degree and typical experience in drafting classification (or combination of education and experience), basic understanding and usage of computer aided design, basic understanding of design product structure (details, parts, assemblies, installations), understanding in machining of metallic parts.
• 9+ years of experience working with aerospace design, including experience working with detail and assembly parts.
• CATIA or equivalent solid modeling experience.
• Integrated Visualization Tool (IVT) use and experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Problem solving skills
• Investigative skills
• Multi-tasking skills
• Project management experience working with projects at various stages and coordinating with multiple organizations
• Experience working in lab environments

Accredited AA degree in related discipline and typically 9 or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Position Id : 377392
Status : Open
Location : Everett, Washington
Duration : 8+ months
Pay Rate : Up to $69.00/Hour
Employment Type : Contract
Work Shift : Shift-1