Engineering

Senior Creo CAD Designer

Hawthorne, California
Work Type: Full Time
Job Summary:

This position is focused on the mechanical design, development, and manufacturing of stationary and mobile antenna systems and related equipment.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Create 3D CAD Creo models and drawings as part of an integrated product team under the direction of a lead Mechanical Engineer and Program Manager
  • Provide effective design support during the conceptual and detailed design phases of a product development program
  • Serve as a mentor to the mechanical engineering team in the areas of top-down assembly design, part modeling, manufacturing drawings, GD&T, and design for manufacturability
  • Prepare and present design material during internal and customer design reviews
  • Prepare detailed product manufacturing documentation such as assembly instructions
  • Interface with ThinKom production personnel and outside suppliers during the manufacturing phase of programs
  • Support business development activities by providing input for proposals

Skills and/or Experience Needed:

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field desired, but not required
  • 7+ years of experience in product design and development
  • Extensive Creo experience in top-down assembly design, part modeling, assembly management, and manufacturing drawings; experience with Creo Cabling is preferred
  • Advanced capability in designing for producibility, reliability, and ease of assembly and maintenance
  • Strong knowledge of GD&T
  • Knowledge of fasteners, adhesives, coatings, and related industry specifications desired
  • Strong knowledge of fabrication techniques such as machining, forming, casting, injection molding, and additive manufacturing
  • Experience in the design of positioner drive systems and the design or selection of bearings is preferred
  • Well versed in configuration management
  • Proficient in MS Office products

Other Abilities:

  • Must have excellent problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in written form
  • Interpersonal skills to effectively work with ThinKom personnel as well as suppliers
  • Ability to effectively present information in team meetings and design reviews

Additional Requirements:

  • Must be eligible to obtain and hold a US DoD Security Clearance
  • Follow ThinKom corporate policies and design procedures

Physical Demands:

  • This position uses a computer terminal to access, input, and retrieve data
  • This position may be subject to interruptions that may cause a change in immediate priorities and/or work focus
  • While performing duties of this position, employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, and/or bend
  • May occasionally lift and/or move files or boxes up to 50 pounds
  • May be subjected to occasional irregular or extended work hours
  • May be required to sit for extended lengths of time
  • Must be able to work in an environment that may be subjected to occasional loud noises, hazardous materials, chemicals and, electromagnetic energy


Salary Range: $70k - $100k


ThinKom offer generous benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401k Matching (4%), PTO, paid Holidays and Bonus Plan.


ThinKom Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

 

ThinKom Solutions is a Drug and Alcohol free working environment with a zero-tolerance policy. 

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