Senior Design Engineer
Applied Aerospace - Stockton
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About AASC
Applied Aerospace Structure Corp specializes in designing, fabricating and testing of lightweight Aerospace Structures. We partner with many major aerospace companies such as SpaceX, Nasa, Northrop Grumman, Boeing and many more. Our manufacturing facility assembles complex parts to add to our customers impressive structures and support their manufacturing needs.
AASC values work life balance and proudly offers the following benefits:
- 9/80 work schedule, which translates to you having every other Friday off work.
- Medical Insurance: Large percentage of premium covered by company for employee and dependents
- Dental Insurance: 100% company paid premium for employee and dependents
- Vision Insurance: 100% company paid premium for employee and dependents
- Life Insurance: 100% company paid premium for employee Generous PTO accrual
- Tuition Reimbursement Program40
- 1k: company contribution and match offered
About this role:
The Sr. Design Engineer will apply advanced engineering principles to design, modify, and develop innovative product designs using state-of-the-art computer software. This role involves creating complex tooling designs. The Design Engineer will be responsible for collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product designs meet both technical specifications and quality standards, while optimizing manufacturing efficiency. This position plays a key role in driving product development from concept to production, ensuring designs are feasible, cost-effective, and aligned with customer requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Creates engineering, 3D models, drawings, and designs such as mold tools, Assembly fixtures and SLT.
- Utilizes computer aided engineering software.
- Creates and presents technical data packages for review with peers, management, and customers.
- Follows engineering data control procedures.
- May support Bid Proposals.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with a strong focus on design and manufacturing.
- 8+ years of proven experience in tool design engineering, preferably within the aerospace or manufacturing industries.
- Proficiency in CAD/CAE/CAM software such as Catia, Creo, NX.
- Expertise in ANSI Y14.5 – Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, with the ability to apply it effectively in design.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to tackle complex engineering challenges.
- Excellent technical writing and documentation skills, ensuring clear communication and precise engineering reports.
- Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with internal teams, contractors, and vendors.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality, accurate designs.
- Familiarity with industry-standard practices, concepts, and procedures, particularly within aerospace or manufacturing settings.
Preferred Qualifications:
- NX, Nastran, or Mastercam.
- Strong hands-on experience with composites
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
The salary range for this role is $100,000-$130,000 annually. This is the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this open role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Applied Aerospace Structures Corp is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics under federal, state and local laws. AASC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or individuals who have a religious or medical accommodation.