Drafter CAD - III

Blue Origin•Huntsville, AL

17d

About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin’s Engines business unit, which designs, develops, manufactures, and tests engines and propulsion systems. As a member of a small, high-performing structural design team, the Drafter CAD contributes to the development of operational infrastructure and support hardware, including test stands, towers, lift fixtures, pipe supports, specialized assembly tooling, transporters, maintenance platforms, and dolly systems. The hardware is routinely made from steel and aluminum and may include piping and other energized subsystems. The Drafter CAD develops 3D models and detailed and assembly drawings that support fabrication, and iterates models based on engineering feedback. The role also contributes to concept development and design trades by proposing configurations, resolving packaging constraints, and communicating options to engineers and stakeholders. The drafter partners with design engineers, technicians, fabricators, and vendors, and maintains CAD models and drawings across large assemblies while applying drafting standards consistently. The position requires judgment to improve cost, manufacturability, and schedule, as well as care in communicating how designs fit together through models, drawings, and discussion. Relocation is provided, and travel is expected up to 20% of the time. Interviews include a technical assessment. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. export-control eligibility requirements. The position is subject to a standard background check.

Requirements

At least 7 years of recent experience designing or drafting steel and aluminum structural parts, components, or subsystems in a 3D CAD environment.
Strong mechanical design and integration skills using Siemens NX.
Experience using Siemens Teamcenter for CAD data management, configuration control, and release workflows.
Experience managing large CAD assemblies and associated drawing packages throughout the product life cycle.
Experience drafting structural equipment or tooling for aerospace, manufacturing, or other heavy industrial applications.
Proficiency with ASME Y14.3, Y14.5, Y14.100, and Y14.41.
Familiarity with weld symbology and weld joint design per AWS D1.1 / D1.2.
Familiarity with applicable drafting standards and the ability to apply them consistently across a team.
Practical knowledge of manufacturing processes, including milling, turning, cutting, and welding, and the ability to design for fabrication.
Strong organization skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and drawing packages.
Must satisfy the stated U.S. export-control eligibility criteria: U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on fabrication, welding, or machining experience acquired through personal pursuits or professional work.
Familiarity with ASME B30.20 / BTH-1 for below-the-hook lifting devices.
Experience creating pipe spool installation and fabrication drawings.
Large-scale model manipulation and performance management techniques for complex assemblies.
Experience with ergonomic and human factors considerations in tooling design.
Familiarity with OSHA 1910 subparts relevant to personnel access equipment.

Responsibilities

Develop 3D CAD models and 2D drawing packages for steel structures, tooling, and piping systems to industry standards; iterate models based on engineering feedback and contribute options during concepting and trade studies.
Develop design layouts, skeletons, installation drawings, and overall packaging models; modify existing drawings and models to support design iteration.
Generate multiple packaging concepts for a given problem and present options and relevant trade details to design engineers and stakeholders.
Coordinate model assemblies from other groups and create and maintain final end-item CAD models for team deliverables.
Translate development analysis models into master CAD models.
Manage large CAD assemblies and drawing packages, including configuration standards for product structure, bills of material, and program data naming and organization.
Serve as the team’s drafting standards checker and assist in developing and deploying drafting standards across the group.
Apply Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly principles to balance cost, schedule, and performance.
Partner with design engineers, fabricators, and vendors to resolve drawing and model issues during fabrication and field integration.
Self-direct work prioritization and scheduling to support team deliverables.
Support configuration management and PDM workflows for program CAD data.
Use design judgment to optimize cost, manufacturability, and schedule, including simplifying details and challenging difficult-to-build configurations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability.
401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Paid time off of up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results; bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed.
Relocation provided.