Mechanical CAD Designer
About The Position
We are looking for a Mechanical CAD Designer / Standard Part Librarian responsible for developing and maintaining detailed 3D models, assemblies, and 2D drawings for bus components and sub-systems using Siemens NX. In addition to mechanical design, this position administers and maintains Engineering’s Standard Parts Library and CAD data standards within Teamcenter, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with GILLIG’s engineering, manufacturing, and documentation standards. This role plays a key part in promoting design reuse, maintaining data integrity, and supporting continuous improvement of CAD and PLM systems and data. This position requires close collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement and other departments to drive efficiency, accuracy, and standardization in product data management. This is an on-site position in our Livermore, CA office and reports to the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Manager.
Requirements
- Associates Degree or technical certification in mechanical design, engineering technology, or related field
- Minimum 2 years of 3D parametric modeling experience in Siemens NX (or equivalent CAD platform)
- Technical proficiency in Siemens NX and Teamcenter. Working knowledge with other PLM systems (Windchill, Vault, SolidWorks PDM, etc.) a plus
- Experience managing or maintaining CAD libraries (NX Standard Parts, Reuse Library, or equivalent)
- Understanding of ASME/ANSI/ISO drawing standards and GD&T
- Ability to interpret and create detailed component and assembly drawings
- Experience with CAD data management and revision control practices
- Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and data accuracy
- Familiarity with engineering change management workflows and configuration control
- Effective communication and teamwork across cross-functional teams
- Ownership, accountability, and initiative in maintaining and improving CAD/PLM systems
- Continuous improvement mindset focused on design efficiency, reuse, and system optimization
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain detailed 3D models, assemblies, installations, and 2D drawings for bus components and sub-systems using Siemens NX
- Apply mechanical design principles, including tolerance stack-ups, interface definition, and packaging, with emphasis on manufacturability, assembly, and serviceability
- Process redlines and engineering change revisions in collaboration with Engineering and Manufacturing teams
- Develop, maintain, and administer the Standard Parts Library in Teamcenter/NX, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with CAD standards
- Create, classify, and validate standard part records (fasteners, seals, clips, grommets, etc.) according to naming conventions and engineering guidelines
- Audit the library to identify and eliminate duplicate, obsolete, or incomplete entries
- Establish, document, and enforce CAD modeling, drawing, and file naming standards across Engineering
- Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, and other teams to ensure standard parts align with sourcing and design requirements
- Perform self-checks and peer reviews to ensure designs and documentation meet GILLIG standards
- Maintain version control, data integrity, and compliance within Teamcenter and internal quality processes
- Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement within CAD and PLM workflows
- Promote design standardization and reuse to reduce part proliferation and increase engineering efficiency
Benefits
- company paid medical premiums
- generous retirement plan
- other comprehensive benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
