Communications & Power Industries (CPI) · 18 hours ago
Mechanical Designer 1
Irving, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
4+ years expCommunications & Power Industries (CPI) is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. The Mechanical Designer I supports new product development and sustainment engineering by producing electro/mechanical designs and ensuring engineering intent is effectively transferred into manufacturable hardware.
ElectronicsManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Partner with Satellite Communications Engineering and Manufacturing to produce electro/mechanical designs represented through sketches, layouts, and detailed drawings
Support both new product introduction (NPI) and sustainment efforts by developing and maintaining accurate engineering documentation
Confer with Engineers or the Engineering Services Manager to resolve documentation ambiguities and clarify design intent
Create initial and developmental sketches, layouts, drawings, and assemblies using established drafting conventions and engineering standards
Develop and revise CAD designs in accordance with company procedures, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications
Update drawings during development or after release to support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
Review completed drawings to ensure clarity, accuracy, completeness, and conformance to applicable standards and graphics practices
Submit drawings for review and approval by engineering leadership and downstream manufacturing teams
Finalize designs and release production prints to Manufacturing
Ensure all drawings meet reproduction standards and include all components required for complete assemblies, including accurate and complete parts lists
Provide design support during build, assembly, and installation to ensure hardware is built in accordance with released design documentation
Verify that electro/mechanical drawings effectively communicate all engineering information required for manufacturing and product specification
Maintain current knowledge of drafting techniques, engineering procedures, manufacturing capabilities, and applicable standards to continuously improve design output
Develop technical competence through job performance and formal training
Perform other duties as assigned in support of program and business objectives
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree in Drafting Technology or equivalent technical training OR four (4) years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Working knowledge of Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD); SolidWorks experience required
Demonstrated ability to apply fundamentals of mechanical design, strength of materials, applied geometry, trigonometry, and technical mathematics in an electro/mechanical drafting environment
Thorough knowledge of engineering standards, specifications, drafting practices, and documentation control procedures
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proven problem-solving capability with high attention to detail and documentation accuracy
Solid computer proficiency and mathematical aptitude
Ability to operate effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment
Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage change in a fast-paced product development setting
Requires sustained mental focus and precision on detailed technical tasks
This position requires potential access to technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The successful candidate must be a 'U.S. Person' as defined under ITAR and EAR
Benefits
Health and wellness programs
Career development
Generous retirement savings plan with company match
Company
Communications & Power Industries (CPI)
Communications & Power Industries (CPI) is a world leader in large aperture antennas, components and systems, manufacturing advanced high-power and high-frequency technologies and systems that power critical government and commercial applications worldwide.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
TJC
2022-04-19Private Equity
Leadership Team
Andy Ivers
President & CEO
Laura Kowalchik
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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