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Senior plc

Manufactures high-precision aerospace structures, components

Mechanical Design Engineer 3

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBurbank, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, and at least four years of aerospace design and drafting experience are required.
  • At least 6,000 hours of CATIA V5 experience are required.
  • Must be able to read, comprehend, present, and write correspondence, blueprints, technical journals and drawings, policies, and procedures in English.
  • Ability to apply common-sense understanding to detailed written and oral instructions and solve problems involving multiple variables in various situations.
  • Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Must understand engineering drawings and have working knowledge of shop operations and processes to help clarify drawings.
  • Must analyze figures, results, or complex data to determine logical solutions to drafting problems, and maintain high clerical accuracy and moderate factual dependability when assembling and presenting data.
  • Must be proficient with CAD programs, including CATIA V5, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, email, printers, and plotters.
  • Must be able to multitask and change tasks quickly, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare 3D models and drawings using CATIA V5 R21 or later.
  • Perform design, drafting, and checking functions, and coordinate designs with Project and Manufacturing Engineers.
  • Create CATIA V5 sketch-based solids, complex surfaces, assemblies, and parameterized models.
  • Apply manufacturing knowledge to design readily manufacturable metallic components made by sheet metal forming, subtractive manufacturing, and additive manufacturing.
  • Create details and assemblies across a broad range of complexity within engine- and vehicle-level DMU environments, using local and/or global coordinate systems as applicable.
  • Operate PLM software (3DX) and use standard configuration management practices.
  • Create 2D drawings or 3D PDFs for detail components and assemblies.
  • Create Model Based Definition using the FTA workbench.
  • Develop assembly bills of materials.
  • Apply GD&T practices in accordance with ASME Y14.5-2018; the 2009 edition is acceptable.
  • Perform tolerance stack-ups, interference checks, and installation assessments.
  • Write Engineering Orders and make changes to existing drawings.
  • Perform weight calculations by hand or using CATIA.
  • Check models and drawings created by other drafters.
  • Help the shop, customers, and vendors read and interpret SSP and customer drawings to facilitate manufacturing.
  • Create tooling models and drawings.
  • Follow company policies and procedures.
  • Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area using safety standards.
  • Mentor junior employees as needed.
  • Travel less than 5% as typically required.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, with at least two years of aerospace design and drafting experience and at least 4,000 hours in CATIA V5.
  • CATIA V5 courses are strongly desired.
  • ASME Y14.5 certification is a plus.

About the Company

Senior plc

Manufactures high-precision aerospace structures, components

Senior plc is a leading aerospace manufacturer that produces high-precision components and systems, including aircraft structural parts, engine components, and cabin interiors. Its products are made through precise manufacturing processes that emphasize safety, reliability, and manufacturing excellence to meet the stringent requirements of global OEMs. The company operates across multiple factories (in Chonburi, Thailand, with four facilities covering about 21,000 square meters) to enable scale and efficiency in Southeast Asia, reflecting a focus on advanced and precision engineering. Compared with competitors, it differentiates itself by its established track record with global OEMs, its commitment to high-quality standards, and its multi-site manufacturing capability that supports reliable supply chains. The goal is to be a leading Southeast Asian hub for advanced and precision aerospace manufacturing, delivering dependable components to aerospace customers worldwide.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Batchworth, United Kingdom
Founded
1933

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