Designer II (Contract)

Sierra Space•Louisville, CO

About The Position

Designer II is responsible for creating and modifying detailed drawings using CAD hardware and software from sketches, layouts, or notes provided by engineering. Responsibilities include identifying design inconsistencies, contributing to design modifications, and improving product quality and function. The role requires a strong grasp of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles, familiarity with material properties and manufacturing processes, and experience with Documentation Control Database and/or Materials Resource Planning (MRP) Systems. In this role, you will effectively use CAD tools to produce and modify complex component and assembly 3D models and detail drawings. You will perform intermediate design checks, ensuring compliance with established design standards, and create and maintain an organized structure for all design-related configuration management items within related PLM systems such as Teamcenter and Windchill. Collaborating with engineers and other team members, you will contribute to the creation of innovative designs, resolve design issues, and improve design processes. You will demonstrate effective problem-solving abilities that contribute to the timely evolution of viable and innovative designs. Additionally, you will ensure that 3D models and drawings incorporate all design features and maintain adherence to applicable MBSD and GD&T methods and standards. Identifying design inconsistencies and proposing modifications to improve the quality and functionality of the product will be key responsibilities in this role.

Requirements

Typically 2+ years of related experience.
Understanding of intermediate engineering principles.
Enhanced CAD skills with the ability to identify design inconsistencies.
Familiarity with material properties and manufacturing processes.
A fundamental understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles.
Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, such as Teamcenter or Windchill.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with engineering software tools such as NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar, including understanding of detail drawing and modeling standards.
Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems similar to Teamcenter or Windchill.
Knowledge of advanced manufacturing techniques, including additive manufacturing and CNC machining.
Experience in the aerospace or defense industry, particularly with design and development of aerospace systems and components.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Excellent technical documentation and report writing skills.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

Create and modify detailed drawings using CAD hardware and software from sketches, layouts, or notes provided by engineering.
Identify design inconsistencies and contribute to design modifications to improve product quality and function.
Effectively use CAD tools to produce and modify complex component and assembly 3D models and detail drawings.
Perform intermediate design checks, ensuring compliance with established design standards.
Create and maintain an organized structure for all design-related configuration management items within related PLM systems such as Teamcenter and Windchill.
Collaborate with engineers and other team members to create innovative designs, resolve design issues, and improve design processes.
Demonstrate effective problem-solving abilities that contribute to the timely evolution of viable and innovative designs.
Ensure that 3D models and drawings incorporate all design features and maintain adherence to applicable MBSD and GD&T methods and standards.
Identify design inconsistencies and propose modifications to improve the quality and functionality of the product.