CAD Designer/Drafter
Talascend is currently seeking a CAD Designer/Drafter for a contract opportunity with our client in Phoenix, Arizona.
Overview
The role involves supporting the engineering team in developing and releasing detailed 2D/3D CAD models and engineering drawings.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain drawings in AutoCAD and PTC Creo.
- Model parts and assemblies in PTC Creo and generate associated drawing deliverables for customers.
- Interpret and apply engineering design intent, functional requirements, manufacturing/assembly requirements, and inspection requirements to the drawing deliverables.
- Apply engineering drawing practices in accordance with ASME Y14.100, ASME Y14.5 and ASME Y14.41 to ensure clarity and manufacturability with the drawing packages.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality and supply chain teams to clarify ambiguities, implement design changes (ECOs/ECNs), update drawings and CAD models accordingly.
- Use PLM system (Teamcenter) to manage drawing/model revisions, release workflows, revision history, drawing numbering, part/assembly and ensure configuration control.
- Conduct self-checking and peer reviews of drawings/models for completeness, accuracy and standards compliance.
- Support change control: update drawings and CAD models in response to engineering changes.
- Assist with supplier documentation when required: generate drawing packages suitable for supplier manufacturing/inspection, ensure deliverables meet downstream needs.
- Provide timely status reporting, escalate issues or discrepancies (e.g., manufacturability, tolerance stacks, drawing clarity) and support drawing release schedules.
Qualifications
- Minimum 4 years of CAD design/drawing experience in a mechanical/manufacturing or aerospace environment.
Requirements
- Proven proficiency in AutoCAD and PTC Creo for parts and assemblies.
- Demonstrated experience applying ASME drawing practices and GD&T (ASME Y14.100, ASME Y14.5 and ASME Y14.41) in creating engineering drawings.
- Hands-on experience with PLM/EDM systems for drawing/model revision control and release workflows.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tolerancing, assembly/interference issues, and how drawing/model output drives manufacturing/inspection.
- Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple drawing deliverables simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills: able to interact with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain; interpret design requirements; ask clarifying questions; respond to feedback.
- Experience reviewing detailed mechanical and assembly drawings for quality/drawing accuracy.
- Experience with MBD, DFM, DFA, and other manufacturing practices such as DFMEA and PFMEA.
- Visio pro, Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft office suite tool experience.
Preferred Requirements
- Previous aerospace industry experience (aerospace OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers) including experience with complex assemblies or mechanical assemblies.
- Experience with large CAD assemblies, sheet metal design, composite materials, machined parts, or high-tolerance aerospace components.
- Familiarity with other CAD/PLM tools beyond AutoCAD/Creo/Teamcenter (e.g., CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, Windchill) and associated workflows.
- Exposure to design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), and working knowledge of manufacturing/inspection downstream drivers.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.