Design Engineer - CATIA

Senior plc

$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with 4 years aerospace design experience.
  • Minimum of 6,000 hours in CATIA V5.
  • Master's degree preferred along with 2 years minimum design experience and 4,000 hours in CATIA V5.
  • CATIA V5 courses strongly desired; ASME Y14.5 certification is a plus.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Create 3D models and drawings in CATIA V5 R21 and above.
  • Utilize manufacturing knowledge for designing metallic components.
  • Develop complex assembly drawings within DMU environments.
  • Operate PLM software (3DX) and manage configurations.
  • Create detailed manufacturing drawings and Model Based Definitions (MBD).
  • Conduct design checks on models and drawings from peers.
  • Assist in reading and interpreting engineering drawings for manufacturing.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package with market-led salary.
  • Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs.
  • Matching 401K plan.
  • Paid time off.
  • Rewarding career within a collaborative team environment.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Summary:To prepare 3D models and drawings using CATIA V5 R21 and above. Performs design, drafting, and checking functions and can coordinate designs with both Project and Manufacturing Engineers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, must be able to perform a variety of job duties including, but not limited to:
  • Proficient in all facets of 3D modeling in CATIA V5. Capable of creating sketch-based solids, complex surfaces, assemblies, parameterized models, etc.
  • Use manufacturing knowledge in the creation of metallic components by sheet metal forming, and both subtractive and additive manufacturing to design parts which can be readily manufactured.
  • Create details and assemblies with broad range of complexity while operating within engine and vehicle level DMU environments. Model in local and/or global coordinate systems, as applicable.
  • Ability to operate in PLM software (3DX) and use standard configuration management practices.
  • Create 2D drawings or 3D PDFs for detail components and assemblies.
  • Create Model Based Definition (MBD) using the FTA workbench.
  • Develop assembly BOMs.
  • Strong understanding and application of GD&T practices per ASME Y14.5-2018 (2009 acceptable).
  • Perform tolerance stack-ups, interference checks, and installation assessments.
  • Write Engineering Orders and make changes to existing drawings.
  • Perform weight calculations (hand or CATIA based).
  • Perform design checks of models and drawings created by other drafters.
  • Aid the shop, customers, and vendors in reading and interpreting SSP and customer drawings to facilitate manufacturing.
  • Create tooling models and drawings.
  • Follow all Senior policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area using safety standards


Other Information:
  • Less than 5% travel is typical for this role.
  • This is not a supervisory role. However, experienced employees are expected to help mentor junior employees as needed.


Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:
  • Required
    • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field of study, with four years minimum of aerospace design and drafting experience. Minimum of 6,000 hours in CATIA V5.
  • Desired
    • Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, along with two years minimum of aerospace design and drafting experience. Minimum 4,000 hours in CATIA V5.
    • CATIA V5 courses strongly desired.
    • ASME Y14.5 certification is a plus.

Required Skills:
  • Language: Must have excellent communication and inter-personal skills; must have the ability to read, comprehend, present, and write (in English) correspondence, blueprints, technical journals and drawings, policies, procedures

Required Skills:
  • Language: Must have excellent communication and inter-personal skills; must have the ability to read, comprehend, present, and write (in English) correspondence, blueprints, technical journals and drawings, policies, procedures, etc.
  • Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, written, and oral instructions. Ability to solve problems involving many variables in various situations.
  • Mathematical Skills:Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Other Abilities: Must be able to effectively multi-task and quickly change from task to task. Must be a detail-orientated self-administrator able to work quickly and effectively in a fast-paced environment.Must understand engineering drawings. Must have a working knowledge of shop operations and processes to aid in clarifying drawings. Must be able to analyze figures, results, or complex data to determine the logical solution to a drafting problem. To be responsible for high clerical accuracy and moderate factual dependability in assembling and presenting data. Must be proficient operating CAD programs (CATIA V5), MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as email, and the use of printers and plotters.

Additional Information

Annual Target Salary = $110,000 - 130,000, commensurate with experience

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Joining our team will provide you with a rewarding career with a tight-knit and collaborative team. You will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary, comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, matching 401K plan and paid time off. Apply today for an opportunity to join our team!

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