CAD Drafter III

A CAD Drafter III is an established technical expert who develops, maintains, and submits for release engineering drawings, systems designs, and engineering documentation by applying company, industry, and governmental standards. Utilizing PTC Creo Parametric 12 and Windchill PLM, the Drafter III creates, develops, and maintains complex 3D parametric models, 2D drawings, Model-Based Definition (MBD) datasets, and product structures across mechanical/structural, fluid, and electrical disciplines.

This role exercises ownership over complex design tasks, authors Engineering Change Requests, and contributes to tool and process development for ground support equipment serving New Glenn launch operations, engine test facilities, transportation and handling systems, and advanced manufacturing tooling.

• Exercise ownership over complex design tasks, subsystems, and product definition datasets using PTC Creo Parametric 12 and Windchill PLM
• Develop and maintain advanced Model-Based Definition (MBD) datasets; champion MBD adoption and best practices within the team
• Lead mechanical/structural design efforts including complex steel frameworks, custom machine assemblies, lifting/rigging systems, structural weldments, and platform/access designs using Creo AFX
• Lead fluid system design including complex piping routes, tubing assemblies, manifold designs, P&t support, and component integration using Creo Piping extension with knowledge of ASME B31.1 and B31.3
• Drive electrical system design including enclosure assemblies, cable tray routing, panel layouts, and cable/harness routing using Creo Cabling extension; support the team's transition from AutoCAD Electrical to Creo-based electrical workflows
• Manage and optimize large-scale CAD assemblies using advanced techniques: simplified representations, shrinkwrap, family tables, flexible components, top-down design methods, and skeleton models
• Author Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and generate Change Notices within Windchill for release and revision processing
• Develop technical plans for applying design solutions to complex problems
• Provide input to program teams to support schedule and budget planning
• Leverage and champion AI-assisted design tools, generative design, and automation workflows to drive team productivity, reduce repetitive tasks, and improve design quality
• Perform and lead model and drawing check/peer review activities during release reviews
• Participate in significant tool and process development; provide support to strategic initiatives and department-level best practices
• Serve as point of contact for your discipline within the team; provide infrequent updates to program and customers
• Review others' work as required; mentor junior drafters

• 2-year AS degree in Computer Aided Drafting, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent; OR 4-year BS degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or Systems Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience in a technical design role
• Established technical expertise with PTC Creo Parametric (or Pro/ENGINEER) and Windchill PLM
• Demonstrated experience creating fabrication and installation drawings for complex assemblies
• Strong knowledge of ASME Y14.100, Y14.5, Y14.41
• Experience managing large CAD assemblies and associated drawings
• Experience with engineering change management processes and PLM workflows
• Knowledge of GD&T application and interpretation
• Ability to work autonomously in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment

• 5-8 years of relevant aerospace or heavy industrial design experience
• Strong experience with Creo Advanced Framework Extension (AFX) for structural steel design
• Strong experience with Creo Piping/Pro Piping for fluid system routing and design
• Experience with Creo Cabling extension or demonstrated ability to transition electrical design from 2D (AutoCAD Electrical) to 3D parametric environment
• Knowledge of ASME B31.1 and B31.3 piping codes
• Experience with Model-Based Definition (MBD) implementation and 3D annotation per ASME Y14.41
• Knowledge of standard components, installation, and fabrication methods of piping systems (pipe stock, fittings, connections, valves, fasteners, structural members, welding)
• Knowledge of fluid components typical in tubing and piping systems (valves, regulators, pumps)
• Experience with large assembly management strategies and performance optimization
• Experience leveraging AI tools for design automation, quality checking, or workflow optimization
• Knowledge of precision cleaning processes/levels and passivation of stainless steel
• Solid understanding of common manufacturing processes (mills, lathes, welding, sheet-metal, lifting/rigging, assembly, inspection)
• Launch component Ground Support Equipment (GSE) experience
• Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or Bentley Auto Pipe

WA applicants: $39.34 - $55.07 per hour. Other site ranges may differ.

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental…