Job Summary: An engineering CAD Designer is responsible for developing composite and metallic airframe, systems, and electrical designs and layouts. In this role, you will create models and detailed production drawings of components and assemblies using Creo Parametric. Job Duties and Responsibilit
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Engineering CAD Designer Staff
Job Description:

Job Summary:

An engineering CAD Designer is responsible for developing composite and metallic airframe, systems, and electrical designs and layouts. In this role, you will create models and detailed production drawings of components and assemblies using Creo Parametric.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

  • Work directly with Engineering to complete new designs and modifications, incorporate engineering change orders and release detailed drawing packages
  • Create and revise solid models and detailed drawings of complex components and assemblies using Creo Parametric
  • Manage, promote and release engineering data using Windchill PDMLink
  • Leads project design assignments
  • Leads development of standards and guidance
  • Mentors personnel to assist development of team members.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

  • Associates Degree or comparable work experience
  • At least 7 years experience using Creo Parametric and Windchill PDMLink or equivalent and experience in similar roles and responsibilities.
  • Experience creating eBOM or use WTparts in Windchill, preferred
  • Strong experience creating detailed design drawings of airframe structures, propulsion components and system components preferred.
  • Proficient in using multiple manufacturing processes, like weldments, sheet metal forming, CNC machining, metal part assembly and preferred to have composite layup drawings experience.
  • Strong understanding of top-down modeling principles and practices
  • Proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerance
  • Ability to work effectively with others in a cross functional organization
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Effective interpersonal skills

Demonstrated Proficiencies/Skills/Abilities:

  • Technical skills: provides accurate, neat, and thorough work; pursues training and professional development; and strives to continuously build knowledge & skills and share expertise with others.
  • Dependability/Initiative: Assumes ownership of actions; follows instructions, offers ideas, and follows through on commitments; volunteers readily and offers to help and assist when work is complete; and commits to additional hours when necessary.
  • Attendance: Punctual; observes appropriate break and meal periods; acceptable attendance record.
  • Organizational Support: Supports organizational goals, objectives, & values; adheres to all company policies & procedures; observes safety & security procedures.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes, contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
  • Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
  • Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
  • Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
  • Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.

Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

  • 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5 after 90 days, with 100 vesting.
  • Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
  • Free Health Tracking: With rewards for meeting health goals.
  • Generous PTO: 120 hours accrued within the first year.
  • Employee Referral Bonus: For referring talented candidates.
  • Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
  • Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
  • Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Company Details
Cirrus
4515 Taylor Circle
Duluth, Minnesota 55811 USA
www.cirrusaircraft.com/careers
140 Open Jobs Available
Cirrus is the global leader in personal aviation.

Founded in 1984, the brand is, most notably, known for:
• Producing the industry's best-selling piston aircraft, the SR Series
• Innovating the world’s first single-engine personal...
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Job Info
Location
Duluth, Minnesota, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
Cirrus
4515 Taylor Circle
Duluth, Minnesota 55811 USA
www.cirrusaircraft.com/careers
140 Open Jobs Available
Cirrus is the global leader in personal aviation.

Founded in 1984, the brand is, most notably, known for:
• Producing the industry's best-selling piston aircraft, the SR Series
• Innovating the world’s first single-engine personal...

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