Design Checker

San Diego, California

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General Atomics pioneers technologies with the potential to change the world. Behind a talented global team of engineers, GA delivers safe, sustainable, and economical solutions to meet growing global demands. Our Engineers have an opportunity to work on first of a kind product lines within an incredible, dynamic environment.

Engineering positions typically require a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience. Candidates from mechanical, electrical, and aerospace engineering backgrounds must know the fundamentals of engineering system developments, requirements, testing, and integration before getting to the final stages of customer interface and project management.

Schedule: Full-Time Hourly
Job Level: Senior (8+ years)
Travel: 0 - 25

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Job ID 49720BR Company General Atomics Experience Level Senior (8+ years) Job Title Design Checker City San Diego State California Workstyle Onsite Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Hourly Salary Range $95,780 - $146,263

Job Summary General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

Under general direction, this position is responsible for checking complex design, documentation and Engineering Change (EC) packages for compliance with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Standards specified in ANSI/ASME Y14.100, in-house procedures and customer contract specifications.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Checks documentation of fabricated items, schematics, assemblies and Source Control Drawings (SCD's) to ensure conformance to design documentation, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Standards and design data supplied by engineering.
Verifies form and fit completeness and consistency of dimensioning of drawings. Recommends changes to ensure compliance with standards, procedures and specifications.
Performs tolerance stack up analysis in support of form and fit of components to assembly.
Verifies documentation to vendor data sheets; represents the group and coordinates correspondence with vendor.
Recommends changes and updates to the Design and Drafting Standards Manuals.
Confers with engineering to resolve drawing and design discrepancies.
Provides training to improve overall drafting quality and consistency.
Reviews material requirements for standardization and conformance to industry specification manuals.
Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications:

Typically requires an Associates degree in a related technical field and nine or more years progressively complex experience as an Electrical/Mechanical drawing checker. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
Must demonstrate a complete understanding of ASME Y14.5 and DoD-100; and a complete working knowledge of CAD.
Must be customer focused
The ability to read, interpret and explain detailed regulations, procedures, and engineering instructions, drawings and specifications
Interpersonal, verbal and written communicate skills to work with all levels of employees and customers
Strong computer skills with specific knowledge in Adobe PDF, PDF Studio or similar
Analytical ability to identify and define issues, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions
Ability to record precise information and submit reports.
Experience working in CREO or Solidworks is preferred
Must be able to work independently
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.

Salary:$95,780 - $146,263

Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Not Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Desired Clearance Level Secret

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Benefits

Healthcare
Pension, 401(k)/Retirement Plans
Competitive Pay
Multiple product lines means a variety of work
Paid Time Off

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“The company is growing, has a very good reputation and had open positions in my area of expertise (aircraft design/design methodology development).”

– Peter, Senior Staff Engineer

“We don't ascribe to quotas; we do ascribe to securing the BEST talent to enrich our culture toward healthy diversification and active/viable community service. We are STEM advocates.”

– Debra, CSSBB: Staff Engineer

“Every day is different, with different problems to solve and many programs to support. I am a problem solver and have always been motivated by the tough questions.”

– Scott, Laser Scientist

“I work in the Components Engineering and Obsolescence Management Dept. Our efforts are saving General Atomics several millions of dollars by proactively leading and informing the company of all these decisions which significantly impact production, sustainment and new designs.”

– John, Staff Engineer

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