General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Design Checker II

Poway, CA 92064In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years of increasingly complex experience as an Electrical/Mechanical drawing checker.
  • Familiarity with ASME Y14.100-2017 and ASME Y14.5-2018 (GD&T).
  • Experience with a Product Data Management (PDM) system.
  • Strong ability to read and interpret engineering instructions and specifications.
  • Excellent communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Proficient in analyzing drawing history and establishing factual conclusions.

Responsibilities

  • Check complex design and documentation packages for compliance with specified standards.
  • Verify completeness and consistency of dimensioning on design drawings.
  • Perform tolerance stack up analysis to support design features.
  • Recommend updates to drafting manuals and standard notes.
  • Collaborate with checkers for consistency in checking practices.
  • Work with engineering to resolve design and drawing discrepancies.
  • Engage with other departments to address quality and design issues.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on the MQ-9B SeaGuardian team.
  • Engage in a collaborative and interdisciplinary work environment.
  • Involvement in continuously improving drafting and checking processes.
  • Potential for professional growth and development within the company.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity located in Poway, CA for a Design Checker to join the MQ-9B SeaGuardian team.

Under general supervision and following established procedures, this position is responsible for checking complex design and documentation packages associated with Initial Releases (IR) and Change Notices (CN) for compliance with Drawing Standards specified in ASME Y[redacted], including ASME Y14.5-2018, and in-house procedures, e.g., Drafting Room Manual (DRM), Standard Drawing Notes, and customer contract specifications.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Check documentation of fabricated items, schematics, assemblies, Source Control Drawings (SCD's), and Vendor Item Control Drawings (VICDs) to ensure conformance to design documentation supplied by engineering and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
  • Verify fit, form, and function for completeness and consistency of dimensioning on drawings.
  • Perform tolerance stack up analysis in support of drawing features dimensioned.
  • Recommend changes to the Drafting Room Manual and Standard Drawing Notes.
  • Collaborate with other checkers to ensure consistency and completeness of checking practices.
  • Confers with engineering to resolve drawing and design issues.
  • May confer with other disciplines, e.g., quality, manufacturing, and configuration management to resolve drawing, design, and PDM related issues.
  • Additional functions or other duties as assigned or required.
  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
  • Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires an Associate's degree in a related technical field and four or more years with progressively complex experience as an Electrical/Mechanical drawing checker. Equivalent additional work experience as an Electrical/Mechanical drawing checker may be substituted in lieu of education.
  • Must demonstrate a basic understanding of ASME Y14.100-2017 and ASME Y14.5-2018 (GD&T), and experience with a PDM.
  • Ability to be an integral member in a team environment that interacts with other disciplines.
  • The ability to read and interpret detailed guidelines, procedures, engineering instructions, drawings, and specifications.
  • Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to work with employees within and outside the department.
  • Analytical ability to identify and define issues, research drawing history, specifications, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
  • Ability to track workload and provide status on Initial Release (IR) and Change Notice (CN) packages checked and being checked.
  • Able to work independently or in a team environment.

About General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leading designer and manufacturer of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike capabilities. The company is headquartered in Poway, California, and has additional offices and facilities around the world.
Learn more about General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc
Size
14,000 employees
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Founded
1955

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