CesiumAstro
Principal CAD Designer
El Segundo, CA · Principal · Full-time
Work authorization requiredDetected 19 hours ago
JiraSAPERPSolidWorksGD&TMechanical DesignCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringOrganizational Skills
About the role
- CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.
- CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced CAD drafting and design support throughout the product development lifecycle using SolidWorks.
- Generate, modify, and maintain detailed 3D models, assemblies, engineering drawings, and associated technical documentation.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program teams to support design development and product release activities.
- Manage and maintain mechanical CAD files, engineering drawings, and digital design documentation within Product Data Management (PDM) systems.
- Maintain accurate bill of material (BOM) structures and associated hardware configurations.
- Identify design issues, drawing discrepancies, configuration conflicts, and support corrective actions.
- Partner with engineers and cross-functional teams to resolve technical drafting and documentation concerns.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation related to drawing or documentation errors.
- Review CAD models and drawings for completeness, manufacturability, accuracy, and compliance with design requirements.
- Support standardization and continuous improvement of CAD processes, templates, libraries, and documentation workflows.
Requirements
- Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, including part modeling, assemblies, and engineering drawing creation.
- Strong understanding of GD&T, mechanical drafting standards, and engineering documentation best practices.
- Proficiency with technical diagramming and drafting tools such as DraftSight, Lucidchart, Draw.io, or equivalent applications.
- Experience using issue tracking and workflow management tools such as Jira or similar systems.
- Knowledge of engineering change control processes and configuration management principles.
- Ability to interpret engineering specifications, manufacturing requirements, and technical documentation.
- Experience creating and managing bill of materials (BOM) structures and hardware documentation.
- If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you.
- Strong mechanical proficiency and general understanding of manufacturing (CNC, 3D printing, etc.) and mechanical assembly techniques.
Nice to have
- Associate's degree or technical certification in Drafting, Design Technology, Mechanical Design, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred
- Exposure to ERP and PLM systems preferred, including SAP, Windchill, ENOVIA, or similar platforms.
Visa & Work Authorization
- citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U
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