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Senior CAD Designer at Salient Motion
Hawthorne, CAFull-timeMechanical EngineeringPosted 5 months ago
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<p><strong>**Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) to meet customer and regulatory requirements**<br><br></strong></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Who We Are</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We are pioneering modular motion technologies to power the next generation of innovation for Industrial, Aerospace and Defense. If you're excited about disrupting legacy industries, and passionate about motor control technology, let's chat!</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We are at the forefront of innovation, crafting exclusive motion control components that propel the industrial, aerospace, and defense sectors into the future.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><em><span data-contrast="auto">A couple other things:</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li>We offer a lot of autonomy</li>
<li>We like to run lean for impact</li>
<li>We have great benefits</li>
<li>We are well funded, and already generating revenue</li>
<li>We are located in beautiful Hawthorne, CA and just moved into a new large hangar facility</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What you'll do:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We are seeking a versatile, CAD and drawing master able to create outstanding drawings to produce key parts for manufacturing and certification. You will be a key step in the processes for building </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":720,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">CAD Architecture: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Keep the CAD structure clean with assemblies that make logical sense and configurations that allow for part variations</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Drawing generator:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Create the detailed 2D drawings for complex mechanisms components and assemblies including precision gears, bearings, lead screws, braking systems, and encoders, avionics boxes.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Fitment and Clearence</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Create reasonable part tolerance and perform stack-up analysis. Use fit classes to establish good part alignment. Read manufactures data sheets to size appropriate housings.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Fabricable Design</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Deploy your knowledge of fabrication techniques (tool sizes, machine features) to minimize time with vendors and reduce overall cost. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What you need:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Education:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Experience:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> 5+ years of experience as a drafter in aerospace or automotive fields. </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">CAD Mastery:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Advanced design experience in </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">SolidWorks</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> including complex assemblies and configuration management on a PDM system. </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">ASME Y14 and GD&T master: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Know ASME Y14 like the back of your hand and deploy that knowledge on the drawings.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Team mindset:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Help the team achieve their goals by owning the drawing process and finding ways circumvent the roadblocks. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Nice to have:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Flight Program</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Have created drawings used for a flight certification program (FAA or MIL)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Gearbox Specialization:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Detailed knowledge of how to create drawings for gears, screws, precision parts</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What we have to offer:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p>We are not just building components. We are reshaping the future of the Aerospace and Defense component industry, which is a $300B+ market! Come join us and help build next generation systems that will make a massive impact at global scale.</p>
<ul>
<li>Competitive compensation: <strong>$150,000 to $170,000 base salary + equity<br></strong></li>
<li>Exceptional healthcare benefits — Medical is 100% covered by the company</li>
<li>Life Insurance (2x Salary) 100% covered by the company</li>
<li>Flexible PTO, 401K, Financial Wellness Resources, and more</li>
</ul>
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