Sr Mechanical Design Engineer (CAD)

Overview

In this role, you design and document mechanical systems for heavy industry, focusing on geared transmission components. You’ll work within our aerospace/defense portfolio to deliver high-quality CAD models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings aligned with DFA/DFM principles. You will collaborate across teams to ensure robust, validated designs and provide manuals and maintenance guidance. This role offers impact through shaping reliable power transmission solutions for complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Detail design to meet manufacture requirements
• CAD activities including 3D/2D modeling and complex assemblies; create drawings and manage BOM/gear data
• Manufacturing drawings with DFA principles
• Produce deliverables including manuals and maintenance instructions
• Drawings and technical documentation checks; engineering change control

Key requirements

• Experience in designing mechanical components and assemblies for heavy industry and power transmission systems
• Experience with geared transmission systems and gearboxes
• Knowledge of subsystems affecting mechanical design/layout
• Proficient in 3D CAD; Solid Edge experience is advantageous
• Ability to interpret and produce high-quality CAD models and manufacturing drawings with GD&T
• Understanding of bolted joint analysis and shock assessment for geared transmissions
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (AS9100, ISO 9001)
• Root cause analysis and failure mode analysis techniques
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with focus on quality and continuous improvement

• Effective communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving
• 3D CAD modeling
• 2D drafting
• GD&T

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