Designer I

About the Role

At PAC/LifePort, each employee’s contribution is valued and not limited by assigned responsibilities. This role is designed to outline primary duties and qualifications but expects flexibility to support success wherever necessary.

Responsibilities

• Create Engineering Change Requests to document required changes against existing products
• Design products using Creo and revise engineering drawings to maintain legacy product data
• Support configuration changes based on new customer sales
• Assist with builds on the production floor
• Respond to internal and external technical help requests
• Conceptualize new product designs and improvements for existing products
• Construct and test prototypes
• Research and select materials/parts for product designs
• Create drawing packages and validate new designs (modeling, analyzing, drafting, BOM creation)
• Mark up drawings and create redlines for engineering incorporation
• Interpret and apply geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T)
• Support development and qualification testing
• Evaluate product non-conformities
• Work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed to meet program objectives and deadlines

Requirements

• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask
• Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong teamwork skills and a high degree of initiative
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with high self-motivation
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with Creo and Windchill
• Proficiency in 3-D modeling and 2-D drafting
• Proficiency with ASME Y14 drafting and design standards
• Working knowledge of FAA Certification Practices

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, Material Sciences, or related field
• 0-3 years’ experience in engineering or related industry (aerospace preferred)

Work Environment

Working conditions are typical for a manufacturing/machine shop/office environment. Employees must adhere to company safety policies and wear personal protective equipment when required.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Annual performance bonus program
• Wellness program
• Paid company holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits with HSA and FSA options
• 401K with employer contribution
• Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
• Employee life assistance program
• Additional voluntary benefits: LegalShield, long-term disability, pet insurance, voluntary accident, voluntary hospital indemnity, and voluntary critical illness