Senior Drafter
Salient Motion · Los Angeles Metropolitan Area · 2 days ago
On-siteEngineering$300/hrFull-time
What you'll do:
- 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.
- Read manufacturers' data sheets to size appropriate housings.
- Deploy knowledge of fabrication techniques to minimize time with vendors and reduce overall cost.
What you need:
- 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: Help the team achieve their goals by owning the drawing process and finding ways to circumvent roadblocks.
Nice to have:
- Flying experience: Have created drawings used for a flight certification program (FAA or MIL).
- Gearbox specialization: Detailed knowledge of creating drawings for gears, screws, precision parts.
What we have to offer:
- Competitive compensation + equity.
- Exceptional healthcare benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision coverage with Medical Premium and 2x Life Insurance fully covered by the company.
- Flexible PTO, 401K, and more to come!