Senior Engineer, Drafting and Design

Company: Aerojet Rocketdyne
Location: Jupiter
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Overview
Aerojet Rocketdyne is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader providing propulsion and energetics to its space, missile defense, strategic, tactical missile and armaments customers throughout domestic and international markets. We offer a complete line of propulsion products for launch vehicles, missile defense, and advanced hypersonic propulsion.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer, Drafting and Design to join our team in our West Palm Beach, FL location.
What we can offer you:
Inspiring Company Culture - Our people support each other and work together to leave an indelible impact on our nation's aerospace and defense legacy. Read more about our culture:Careers - Aerojet Rocketdyne. (https://rocket.com/careers)
Work/Life Balance - 3 weeks of vacation to start plus additional sick allowance. 9/80 schedule providing for longer weekends. Annual 1 week year-end company shut down.
Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical , Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts, and Wellness programs.
Prepare for the Future - 401(k) with company match.
Professional Development - Tuition assistance program, Employee recognition program, and Leadership development program.
This position may be filled at this level or one level higher.
Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each)
Functions as prime contact for discipline technical assignments/projects. Frequent interactions with senior management and external contacts on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations. Performs a variety of discipline assignments of diverse scope and complexity. Resolves complex problems using judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information. Referring to established discipline precedents and policies. May provide guidance and training to more junior personnel/staff.
40% - Create, check and maintain models and drawings for engineering Product Definition. This includes, but is not limited to, the creation of complicated Creo models and associated drawings, checking of models and associated drawings, making sure requirements are applied properly.
25% - Provide technical guidance to less senior designers and to design support personnel.
20% - Provides accurate interrelationships and accurately performs complex tolerance and geometric studies of complex parts and assemblies, ensuring proper fit, manufacturing feasibility and economy.
15% - Estimation of resources and schedule required to complete a design activity.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Aerospace) and five (5) years of related technical experience in engineering design, an Associate's degree and nine (9) years of related technical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and a minimum of 5 years of experience with CAD systems (Creo 5.0 or higher) along with experience using CAD database management tools (Windchill). Expert knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (ASME Y14.5). ASME Certification in GD&T is a plus.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products required. Must demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills and must be able to operate effectively in a team environment.
May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level. Requires U.S. Citizenship. Must be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information, and having dual citizenship may preclude you from being able to meet this requirement.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements:
Employees in these positions must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer; stamina to sit or stand and maintain attention to detail despite interruptions; may occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds; may require occasional walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and/or bending; and vision to read printed materials and computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. May require the ability to travel by air or auto. May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coat. These positions may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization.
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We consider the consistent demonstration of positive, cooperative, self-motivated, courteous and professional behavior to be an essential function of every position. While different positions have different primary areas of responsibility and technical expertise, everyone needs to work as a team, and we expect all employees to contribute as necessary to get the job done.
Unless otherwise stated in the requirements section of an individual job listing, our positions require U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3).
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.
Individuals with a disability requiring accommodation during the application and/or theinterview process should e-mail the Human Resources Department atAccommodation Request. (accommodationrequest@rocket.com)
Location US-FL-Jupiter
Job ID 20996
Zip 33478
Category Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
On-Site, Hybrid or Remote? Hybrid

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