Director CAD Design Engineering

CFS is designing SPARC, a tokamak able to achieve net energy plasmas. SPARC includes HTS and copper magnets, thermal shields, vessels and plasma facing components, all subject to large operational loads (thermal, electromagnetic, etc) and competing for space. As the CAD Team Leader for the SPARC, you will manage the designers, create and maintain the CAD standards and be responsible for the design databases.This team member will:Lead the CFS CAD teamHire and develop outstanding CAD designersWork cross functionally with project leaders to understand their CAD needs and plan, organize and manage the work of the team accordinglyCreate workflows, processes, metrics, and delivery goals for the teamSet clear CAD design standards and ensure they are aligned with project needsEnsure that released drawings and models are correct and of high qualityManage the SPARC design databaseDrive team to meet needed deadlinesProvide guidance and direction to the CAD team to ensure operational and technical excellenceWork with the other SPARC engineering team leaders to resolve technical issuesRecommend best practices for solutions to meet the SPARC needsThe ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:

Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar engineering discipline)10+ years of design experience in a product development environment and very strong 3D design skillsDesign for production and installation of tightly tolerance large structural componentsExperience with complex dynamic assemblies3+ years of supervisory experience with at least 10 individualsExperience designing for environments with extreme thermal variationsAbility to develop and manage design proceduresExperience with CAD design tools such as: NX, Solidworks, Creo, etc.Ability to clearly express and critique ideasAttention to detailEmphasis on elegance and simplicity over complexityUnderstanding manufacturing methods and their impact on designsDrive towards commercially viable solutionsValues that align with our company’s values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critiqueAdditional preferred experience and/or qualifications:

Teamcenter power userIn depth GDT experienceExperience designing for ultra high vacuum environmentsCFS team members thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits. We all tightly align with our company values of integrity, execution, impact and self-critique. As we grow, we are looking to add talented people who are mission driven and bring diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems.At CFS, we deeply value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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