Senior CAD Designer
Salient Motion · Torrance, CA · 1 mo ago
Art & Creative$150k–$170k/yrFull-time
About the role
We are seeking a versatile, CAD and drawing master able to create outstanding drawings to produce key parts for manufacturing and certification.
Responsibilities
- Create outstanding drawings to produce key parts for manufacturing and certification.
- Keep the CAD structure clean with assemblies that make logical sense and configurations that allow for part variations.
- Create detailed 2D drawings for complex mechanisms components and assemblies including precision gears, bearings, lead screws, braking systems, and encoders, avionics boxes.
- Perform stack-up analysis and establish good part alignment using fit classes.
- Size appropriate housings based on manufacturers' data sheets.
- Deploy knowledge of fabrication techniques to minimize time with vendors and reduce overall cost.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience: 5+ years of experience as a drafter in aerospace or automotive fields.
- CAD Mastery: Advanced design experience in SolidWorks including complex assemblies and configuration management on a PDM system.
- ASME Y14 and GD&T master: Knowledge of ASME Y14 and deployment of that knowledge on the drawings.
- Team mindset: Ownership of the drawing process and finding ways to circumvent roadblocks.
Qualifications
- Nice to have: Flight Program experience creating drawings used for a flight certification program (FAA or MIL), and detailed knowledge of creating drawings for gears, screws, precision parts.
Skills
- Advanced SolidWorks skills for complex assemblies and configuration management.
- Knowledge of ASME Y14 and GD&T.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Experience with fabrication techniques and minimizing vendor time.
Benefits
We offer competitive compensation, exceptional healthcare benefits, life insurance, flexible PTO, 401K, financial wellness resources, and more.
Pay
$150,000 to $170,000 base salary + equity
Schedule
Not specified