Compls Designer I

About the role

Design Engineer position in Aircraft Layout and Design Engineering for Completions at Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Appleton. The role focuses on creating 2D design packages using AutoCAD and CATIA, including floorplans, carpet layout drawings, exterior marking drawings, emergency equipment layouts, and material call‑out drawings, with occasional 3D modeling of interior furnishings and amenities. The purpose is to produce design drawings for manufacturing aircraft parts, assemblies, and installations based on customer specifications while aligning with internal/external customers, FAA requirements, and Gulfstream processes to meet department objectives.

Responsibilities

• Engineer standard and complex floorplans and produce 2D design packages using AutoCAD and CATIA.
• Create carpet layout drawings, exterior marking drawings, emergency equipment layouts, and material call‑out drawings.
• Assist in 3D design of new and derivative interior furnishings and amenities (galleys, lavatories, closets, storage compartments, interior peripheries, water/waste systems, entertainment equipment, seating installations) using CATIA.
• Apply company design standards and accepted design methods.
• Execute design assignments under direction of the Engineering Manager or Lead Engineer to meet customer upfront schedules.
• Interact with Customer Delivery Executives and Associates.
• Utilize CATIA and Smarteam to extract data for 2D AutoCAD design packages.
• Manage resources and projects, contributing to overall work effort.
• Understand that faulty decisions can cause schedule delays and inefficient resource use.
• Conduct research on existing drawings, hardware, vendor parts.
• Evaluate customer requirements and provide design recommendations.
• Identify design problems and propose solutions.
• Coordinate design work with other departments, engineers, and designers.
• Enforce safety rules and procedures; ensure compliance with Gulfstream regulations and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Design Engineering, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Proficiency in operating CAD equipment, specifically AutoCAD and CATIA.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and CATIA for 2D and 3D design.
• Experience with Smarteam for data extraction.
• Project and resource management.
• Knowledge of Gulfstream design standards, FAA requirements, and internal processes.
• Strong communication and coordination abilities.

Additional Information

Department: J0129-Engineering; Category: Engineering; Travel: Up to 25%; Shift: First; Employment Type: Full-time; Salary Grade: E3; Openings: 1; Posting End Date: 11/06/2026.