Mechanical Engineering Designer

Company: Diazyme Laboratories, Inc.
Location: Poway
Posted on: September 17, 2023

Job Description:

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineering Designer within our GCS (Ground Control Station) Mechanical Engineering team to support the development of our Ground Control Stations. These are complex environments that involve a large cross-section of advanced technology. With little direction, this position exercises considerable latitude to provide technical design solutions for a wide range of highly complex design problems as well as providing leadership in developing effective design solutions for structural products and components of products using PTC Creo Parametric computer-aided design (CAD) software. Assignments are normally outlined in terms of overall long-term objectives and anticipated results. Work is reviewed at completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Responsible for documenting findings, communicating results to senior engineering staff and making technical design presentations as required. Acts as the primary technical contact to senior internal and external personnel. Provides leadership to less experienced designers and support staff. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides leadership in developing creative design solutions for assigned structural products and components.
• Interacts with senior engineering staff on design concepts and progress. Participates in design reviews.
• May be assigned design oversight of a significant project or program.
• Develops layouts, sketches, and drawings and responsible for the group's tolerance analyses.
• Details related structural assemblies, mechanisms, and devices.
• Validates conformity to design standards and specifications and identifies design errors and other deficiencies, and recommends changes.
• Provides documentation, identifies design issues, and makes technical design presentations to management, engineering staff and customers as required.
• Remains current in CAD techniques and any applicable state of the art engineering design software applications.
• Provides leadership to less experienced designers and support staff.
• Proficient with ANSI Y14.5 Dimensioning and Tolerancing including GD&T.
• Familiar with EIA-310 19" rack standards.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. Job Qualifications:
  • Typically requires an Associate's degree or a certificate from a recognized organization indicating completion of training in ProEngineer, CATIA or IDEAS design software plus eight or more years of progressive experience utilizing CAD software with at least six months spent utilizing ProEngineer, CATIA, IDEAS or related engineering design software. Additional education may be substituted in lieu of work experience.
  • Proficiency with PTC Creo Parametric CAD software is a highly preferred.
  • Must have a complete and in-depth understanding of engineering design concepts and principles and possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly, applying them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
  • Must be able to organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases.
  • Must also be able to determine the appropriate approach at the task level or at the project level to provide innovative solutions to a wide range of highly complex and diverse problems.
  • Must have strong communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, and excellent computer skills.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.
  • Must be able to work independently and as part of a team and be able to work extended hours as required.Salary:$87,070 - $132,963

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