CAD Drafter III

About the role

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. It involves Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

Responsibilities

• Exercise ownership over complex design tasks, subsystems, and product definition datasets using PTC Creo Parametric 12 and Windchill PLM
• Develop and maintain advanced Model-Based Definition (MBD) datasets; champion MBD adoption and best practices within the team
• Lead mechanical/structural design efforts including complex steel frameworks, custom machine assemblies, lifting/rigging systems, structural weldments, and platform/access designs using Creo AFX
• Lead fluid system design including complex piping routes, tubing assemblies, manifold designs, P&ID development support, and component integration using Creo Piping extension with knowledge of ASME B31.1 and B31.3
• Drive electrical system design including enclosure assemblies, cable tray routing, panel layouts, and cable/harness routing using Creo Cabling extension; support the team's transition from AutoCAD Electrical to Creo-based electrical workflows
• Manage and optimize large-scale CAD assemblies using advanced techniques: simplified representations, shrinkwrap, family tables, flexible components, top-down design methods, and skeleton models
• Author Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and generate Change Notices within Windchill for release and revision processing
• Develop technical plans for applying design solutions to complex problems
• Provide input to program teams to support schedule and budget planning
• Leverage and champion AI-assisted design tools, generative design, and automation workflows to drive team productivity, reduce repetitive tasks, and improve design quality
• Perform and lead model and drawing check/peer review activities during release reviews
• Participate in significant tool and process development; provide support to strategic initiatives and department-level best practices
• Serve as point of contact for your discipline within the team; provide infrequent updates to program and customers
• Review others' work as required; mentor junior drafters

Requirements

• 2-year AS degree in Computer Aided Drafting, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent; OR 4-year BS degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or Systems Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience in a technical design role
• Established technical expertise with PTC Creo Parametric (or Pro/ENGINEER) and Windchill PLM
• Strong knowledge of ASME Y14.100, Y14.5, Y14.41
• Experience managing large CAD assemblies and associated drawings
• Experience with engineering change management processes and PLM workflows
• Knowledge of GD&T application and interpretation
• Ability to work autonomously in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year AS degree in Computer Aided Drafting, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent; OR 4-year BS degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or Systems Engineering or related field
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a technical design role
• Minimum 2-year AS degree in Computer Aided Drafting, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent; OR 4-year BS degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or Systems Engineering or related field
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a technical design role
• Minimum 2-year AS degree in Computer Aided Drafting, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent; OR 4-year BS degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or Systems Engineering or related field
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a technical design role
• Minimum 2-year AS degree in Computer Aided Drafting, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent; OR 4-year BS degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or Systems Engineering or related field
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a technical design role

Skills

• Strong experience with Creo Advanced Framework Extension (AFX) for structural steel design
• Strong experience with Creo Piping/ProPiping for fluid system routing and design
• Strong experience with Creo Cabling extension or demonstrated ability to transition electrical design from 2D (AutoCAD Electrical) to 3D parametric environment
• Knowledge of ASME B31.1 and B31.3 piping codes
• Knowledge of Model-Based Definition (MBD) implementation and 3D annotation per ASME Y14.41
• Knowledge of standard components, installation, and fabrication methods of piping systems (pipe stock, fittings, connections, valves, fasteners, structural members, welding)
• Knowledge of fluid components typical in tubing and piping systems (valves, regulators, pumps)
• Experience with large assembly management strategies and performance optimization
• Knowledge of precision cleaning processes/levels and passivation of stainless steel
• Solid understanding of common manufacturing processes (mills, lathes, welding, sheet-metal, lifting/rigging, assembly, inspection)
• Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or Bentley AutoPipe

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

Pay

Compensation range for WA applicants is $39.34 - $55.07

Schedule

Details on schedule not specified in the job posting.