AeroVironment
Overview
Worker Type
Regular Job Description Summary The Mechanical Designer/Drafter III role assists a team of engineering staff to design components, parts & assemblies, and to create engineering drawings, engineering change orders, bills of materials, and other related engineering documentation. The Designer/Drafter works with engineers and manufacturing personnel to create new designs & drawings, modify existing designs & drawings, document design changes, update bills of materials, and shepherd documents through the configuration management system. Position Responsibilities
Designs mechanical parts, components & assemblies, including composite parts, metallic, and non-metallic Creates and reviews engineering drawings and documents that conform to company and industry drawing standards Analyzes manufacturing tolerances and fabrication methods to help ensure part/assembly manufacturability Applies geometric dimensioning and tolerance Specifies materials, finishes, and workmanship callouts in accordance with industry specifications Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations Other duties as assigned Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
High School diploma or GED equivalent is required A minimum of 5-8 years of related experience with mechanical design and drafting or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Experienced and proficient with SolidWorks EPDM; Demonstrated expertise in SolidWorks CAD Demonstrated competence in designing composite aerospace structures & related composite manufacturing processes Experience should have emphasis on the design of electro-mechanical systems, mechanical assemblies, electronics packaging, composite parts, plastic injected molded parts, tooling & fixtures, and wire assemblies Experienced in creating the following types of drawings: machined parts drawings, composite parts drawings, plastic injection molded part drawings, sheet metal fabrication drawings, source control drawings, specification control drawings, wire assembly drawings, mechanical assembly drawings, and weldment drawings Demonstrated understanding of industry design & documentation standards (GD&T, ASME, Change Control, etc.) Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
Vocational or technical school training in related discipline is preferred Hands on design/build UAV experience preferred, especially lightweight RC aircraft or other miniature robotics systems Experience with Agile PLM preferred Normally receives little instruction on daily work, general instructions on newly introduced assignments Demonstrates substantial understanding of the position and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks Consistently demonstrates strong interpersonal skills to be able to interface with the other group members and departments Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one\'s own interests Physical Demands
Ability to work in an office environment (Constant) Required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Constant) Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. (Frequent) See details of objects that are less than a few feet away (Frequent) Occasionally may be required to travel Salary and Benefits
The salary range for this role is: $30 - $43 AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. ITAR Requirement
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To comply with ITAR/EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person or be approved for an export license. A “U.S. person” means a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Benefits
AeroVironment offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please review the company website at: www.avinc.com About AeroVironment
Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by Dr. Paul MacCready, we have been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. We are part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, with seven innovative vehicles in the Smithsonian Institution’s collection. What We Do
AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems used by U.S. DoD and allied military services for real-time reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. EEO Statement
We are an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status. ITAR Note
U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain roles. Some positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance and to work on government contracts.
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Worker Type
Regular Job Description Summary The Mechanical Designer/Drafter III role assists a team of engineering staff to design components, parts & assemblies, and to create engineering drawings, engineering change orders, bills of materials, and other related engineering documentation. The Designer/Drafter works with engineers and manufacturing personnel to create new designs & drawings, modify existing designs & drawings, document design changes, update bills of materials, and shepherd documents through the configuration management system. Position Responsibilities
Designs mechanical parts, components & assemblies, including composite parts, metallic, and non-metallic Creates and reviews engineering drawings and documents that conform to company and industry drawing standards Analyzes manufacturing tolerances and fabrication methods to help ensure part/assembly manufacturability Applies geometric dimensioning and tolerance Specifies materials, finishes, and workmanship callouts in accordance with industry specifications Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations Other duties as assigned Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
High School diploma or GED equivalent is required A minimum of 5-8 years of related experience with mechanical design and drafting or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Experienced and proficient with SolidWorks EPDM; Demonstrated expertise in SolidWorks CAD Demonstrated competence in designing composite aerospace structures & related composite manufacturing processes Experience should have emphasis on the design of electro-mechanical systems, mechanical assemblies, electronics packaging, composite parts, plastic injected molded parts, tooling & fixtures, and wire assemblies Experienced in creating the following types of drawings: machined parts drawings, composite parts drawings, plastic injection molded part drawings, sheet metal fabrication drawings, source control drawings, specification control drawings, wire assembly drawings, mechanical assembly drawings, and weldment drawings Demonstrated understanding of industry design & documentation standards (GD&T, ASME, Change Control, etc.) Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
Vocational or technical school training in related discipline is preferred Hands on design/build UAV experience preferred, especially lightweight RC aircraft or other miniature robotics systems Experience with Agile PLM preferred Normally receives little instruction on daily work, general instructions on newly introduced assignments Demonstrates substantial understanding of the position and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks Consistently demonstrates strong interpersonal skills to be able to interface with the other group members and departments Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one\'s own interests Physical Demands
Ability to work in an office environment (Constant) Required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Constant) Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. (Frequent) See details of objects that are less than a few feet away (Frequent) Occasionally may be required to travel Salary and Benefits
The salary range for this role is: $30 - $43 AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. ITAR Requirement
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To comply with ITAR/EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person or be approved for an export license. A “U.S. person” means a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Benefits
AeroVironment offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please review the company website at: www.avinc.com About AeroVironment
Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by Dr. Paul MacCready, we have been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. We are part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, with seven innovative vehicles in the Smithsonian Institution’s collection. What We Do
AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems used by U.S. DoD and allied military services for real-time reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. EEO Statement
We are an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status. ITAR Note
U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain roles. Some positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance and to work on government contracts.
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