Solidworks Designer

Calspan JETS is the world’s number one supplier of ground-based testing solutions and expertise for the aerospace industry. Our customers get a single, experienced partner to help them efficiently validate engine and airframe performance across development, production and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO).

We are looking for a motivated Solidworks Designer to be responsible for efficient production of drawings from engineering inputs for jet engine test cells. This includes concept drawings for facilities and detailed fabrication and installation drawings for the special test equipment that populates the facility.

Option to work a 9/80 schedule,  allowing for every other Friday off! 

Core Responsibilities Listed Below – Compensation and position level commensurate with education and experience.

• Budget and Schedule Management –Prioritize tasks and minimize rework to ensure projects stay within labor budgets and schedule. Coordinate with project team to ensure cohesiveness while remaining accountable on drawing release commitments. 
• Drawing/Drafting – Generate concept/schematic building drawings that will be handed off to local A&E firm.  Generate detailed fabrication and installation equipment CAD drawings.
• Design – Collaborate with engineering on equipment and building designs.  Develop new designs referencing existing designs and engineering sketches.  Provide quality drawings by checking work and picking up engineering redlines.
• BOM & Releases – Manage the drawing and BOM (Bill of Material) release process. Initiate the release workflow found in PDM (Product Data Management) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning). Communicate to stakeholders (sub-contracts, procurement, assembly, & installation) when drawings or BOMs are released.
• Support and Closeout – Keep drawings accurate and in sync with markups from the field.  Perform baselining and drawing finalization as part of project closure in a timely fashion. 

Preferred Education / Experience:

• Associates degree in Architectural Drafting, Engineering Drafting or related discipline
• 3+ years of exeperience;or
• a combination of education and experience equivalent to above
• Due to security requirements, must be US Citizen or US Person

Preferred Knowledge / Ability:

• Proficient with 2D and 3D CAD systems – AutoCAD, Revit, and SolidWorks preferred
• Experience with PDM and ERP systems
• Experience in construction and/or installation and fabrication
• Experience in the following disciplines – Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing
• Experience with industrial plants/facilities
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and positive attitude
• Must be a self-starter, able to balance priorities between multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work effectively and productively as an individual contributor and collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Why join Calspan?

Be Calspan Culture

At Calspan, we promote an environment that empowers employees and encourages innovation. Our management team enables a strong sense of teamwork with each endeavor, where successes are shared and lessons are learned. The company’s talent brand, “Be Calspan”, incorporates our company values to Be Inclusive, Accountable, and Innovative and our commitment to drive every individual to - Be Developed, Be Balanced, Be Connected, Be Community and Be Recognized. Our culture promotes a positive atmosphere and competitive can-do method of action.

Great Benefits = Happy, Committed Employees 

Retaining great talent is as important as finding it, so at Calspan, we take our employee value proposition of Be Calspan quite seriously. To us, that means offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and promotional opportunities. Our benefits include: Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Hospital Coverage, Accident Coverage, Life Insurance Policy, Paid-Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Reimbursement , and Pet Insurance.

Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Calspan supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.

The salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications.  Calspan is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.