Designer 4

Job Title: Designer / Mechanical Engineering Design Location: Chandler, AZ About the Role We are seeking an experienced Designer 4 to join our Mechanical Engineering Design team within a Launch Vehicle program at our Chandler, AZ facility. This role is ideal for a highly skilled mechanical designer with deep expertise in GD&T, digital product definition, and Siemens NX who thrives in a fast-paced, highly regulated engineering environment. The Designer 4 plays a critical role in ensuring design accuracy, manufacturability, and compliance with established engineering, industry, and military standards. This position requires close collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and external vendors. Key Responsibilities • Review and check mechanical drawing and design packages for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable industry and military standards • Verify designs for fit, function, manufacturability, and cost-effective fabrication • Perform tolerance analysis and hardware selection review, including fitment on assembly drawings • Serve as a subject-matter expert for Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), resolving interpretation issues on drawings • Verify 3D models released to manufacturing using Siemens NX managed with Teamcenter • Create and revise parametric models and assemblies using NX in a managed data environment • Produce and maintain fully defined drawings in accordance with ASME modeling and drawing standards • Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and other cross-functional teams • Liaise with external vendors as required to support design and fabrication activities • Provide technical guidance and, when assigned, supervise or direct the work of other designers or drafting staff • Manage multiple tasks efficiently while meeting schedule commitments Required Qualifications • Associate degree or equivalent technical degree in Drafting, Engineering, or a related field, plus 6 years of relevant experience • Strong working knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5-2009 (GDTP Professional Certification preferred) • Experience with Digital Product Definition (DPD) practices per ASME Y14.41 • Proficiency using Siemens NX and Teamcenter in a production environment • Knowledge of standard manufacturing processes, including CNC milling and lathe operations • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment • Proficiency with standard office tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Windows-based applications • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail • Ability to work extended periods at a workstation while maintaining accuracy and focus Preferred Qualifications • Experience with weld design per AWS D17.1 and AWS D1.1 • AWS CWI certification • Experience working on DoD or aerospace programs • Working knowledge of ASME Y14.100 and MIL-STD-100

Created: 2026-03-04