Design checker job description

Examines engineering CAD models, drawings and documentation for accuracy, completeness, and sound design to prescribed standards and contractual requirements. Interprets applicable drawing standard requirements and assesses the quality of the technical backup data. Investigates errors and recommends solutions. Provides direction in the correction of errors in calculations, dimensions, and design specifications. Collaborates with program managers, engineers, drafters and designers. Exercises authority to reject incorrect documentation in terms of technical content, standards, and specifications. Supports Drafting/Drawing Standards and reference manual revisions.
Direct Reports: Normally not applicable.
Indirect Reports: Normally not applicable. Budget Responsibility: Not applicable.
Revenue Responsibility: Not applicable.
Problem Solving: Selects appropriate alternative sources of information and utilizes them to evaluate situations with supervision.
Area of Impact: Restricted to own team or department.
Nature of Impact: Directly impacts the quality of services provided by self or others.
Interpersonal Skills: Courtesy and tact is a significant part of the job in the exchange of information within the department.
Negotiation Skills: Limited negotiation required.
Project Management: Project/Program team member.

Required
Strong knowledge of products and functional or technical area; good knowledge of engineering principles and practices in area of expertise. A thorough understanding of applicable ASME and MIL standards including but not limited to MIL-STD-31000, ASME Y14.2-2014, ANSI Y14.5, ASME Y14.24, ASME Y14.35 and ASME Y14.41 Skilled in the application and understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5M), broadly equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience with the validation of tolerance stacks including impact of GD&T. Familiarity with common manufacturing practices and capabilities, experience supporting build events, both prototype and production. Good communication skills, common sense and the patience to explain drawing changes, standards requirements and represent documentation requirements at meetings etc. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with direct supervisors. Demonstrated proficiency in organizing and executing checking work while being sensitive to schedule. Able to perform other tasks, duties or special projects as assigned by direct supervisor or Department Manager. A proven track record of complying with company policies and procedures. Self-starter with the ability to take initiative. Good problem solving and organizational skills The ability to effectively check to and enforce strict compliance to the System Model and Drawing SOP's and Guidelines. Up-to-date knowledge with the latest available engineering technology in the technical field. As required, knowledgeable of complete manufacturing processes related to assigned product or functional area. Ability to identify, define, interpret, and resolve engineering problems involving conflicting design/contractual/policy or technical requirements across functional areas and with difficult coordination requirements. Ability to assist in the preparation of technical reports, papers, and presentations and deliver them in written and oral form to customers, industry leaders, and senior management. Ability to assist in the development of new and creative technical solutions to complex engineering problems.
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; plus, a minimum of 8 years of design experience plus 4 years as a checker; or 5 years as an engineer and 2 years as a checker. Requires 3D CADD modeling and drafting experience. Defense experience is a big plus.

Preferred
Possess technical knowledge and familiarity with relevant military and commercial design standards.
Design experience with relevant applications in a defense environment. Requires the ability to analyze Models and Drawings to the SOP's and Guidelines utilizing Creo (recent experience required).
Checking experience with relevant applications in a defense environment.

Design Checking Specialist

• Examines engineering CAD models, drawings and documentation for accuracy, completeness, and sound design to prescribed standards and contractual requirements.
• Interprets applicable drawing standard requirements and assesses the quality of the technical backup data.
• Investigates errors and recommends solutions. Provides direction in the correction of errors in calculations, dimensions, and design specifications. Collaborates with program managers, engineers, drafters and designers.
• Exercises authority to reject incorrect documentation in terms of technical content, standards, and specifications.
• Supports Drafting/Drawing Standards and reference manual revisions.
• Problem Solving: Selects appropriate alternative sources of information and utilizes them to evaluate situations with supervision.
• Area of Impact: Restricted to own team or department.
• Nature of Impact: Directly impacts the quality of services provided by self or others.
• Interpersonal Skills: Courtesy and tact is a significant part of the job in the exchange of information within the department.
• Negotiation Skills: Limited negotiation required.
• Project Management : Project/Program team member.

SKILLS:
Design Checking Specialist

• Strong knowledge of products and functional or technical area;
• good knowledge of engineering principles and practices in area of expertise.
• A thorough understanding of applicable ASME and MIL standards including but not limited to MIL-STD-31000, ASME Y14.2-2014, ANSI Y14.5, ASME Y14.24, ASME Y14.35 and ASME Y14.41
• Skilled in the application and understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5M), broadly equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience with the validation of tolerance stacks including impact of GD&T.
• Familiarity with common manufacturing practices and capabilities, experience supporting build events, both prototype and production.
• Good communication skills, common sense and the patience to explain drawing changes, standards requirements and represent documentation requirements at meetings etc.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with direct supervisors.
• Demonstrated proficiency in organizing and executing checking work while being sensitive to schedule.
• Able to perform other tasks, duties or special projects as assigned by direct supervisor or Department Manager.
• A proven track record of complying with company policies and procedures.
• Self-starter with the ability to take initiative.
• Good problem solving and organizational skills
• The ability to effectively check to and enforce strict compliance to the BAE System Model and Drawing SOP's and Guidelines.
• Up-to-date knowledge with the latest available engineering technology in the technical field. As required, knowledgeable of complete manufacturing processes related to assigned product or functional area.
• Ability to identify, define, interpret, and resolve engineering problems involving conflicting design/contractual/policy or technical requirements across functional areas and with difficult coordination requirements.
• Ability to assist in the preparation of technical reports, papers, and presentations and deliver them in written and oral form to customers, industry leaders, and senior management.
• Ability to assist in the development of new and creative technical solutions to complex engineering problems.,

SKILLS PREFERRED:
Design Checking Specialist Possess technical knowledge and familiarity with relevant military and commercial design standards.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Design Checking Specialist A minimum of 8 years of design experience plus 4 years as a checker; or 5 years as an engineer and 2 years as a checker.
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
Design Checking Specialist Prefer design experience with relevant applications in a defense environment. Requires the ability to analyze Models and Drawings to the BAE SOP's and Guidelines utilizing Creo (recent experience required).
EDUCATION:
Design Checking Specialist

• Bachelors Degree in a relevant technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; plus,
• minimum of 8 years of design experience plus 4 years as a checker; or 5 years as an engineer and 2 years as a checker.
• Requires 3D CADD modeling and drafting experience. Defense experience is a big plus.

EDUCATION PREFERRED:
Prefer design and checking experience with relevant applications in a defense environment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Shift: 7: 00am - 4: 30 pm, 9/80
OT Expected: yes, estimated 10 hrs/week

EEO Statement Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status or characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

Electro-Mechanical Design Checker

Role Overview:

Primary job responsibility will be to perform document checking functions for mechanical engineering drawings and specifications. The selected individual will be required to examine engineering drawings/models and related documents for soundness, efficiency, and simplicity in design; completeness, clarity, and dimensional accuracy; correctness of materials and processes; conformity to design/drafting standards, design specifications, and practicability; and economy of fabrication, assembly, and installation.

Primary Responsibilities:

+ Checking documentation of fabricated items, diagrams, Source Control Drawings, and assemblies to ensure conformance to design documentation for new documentation or revisions to existing documentation and model data.

+ Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Standards and design data supplied by engineering.

+ Review form, fit completeness and consistency of dimensioning of drawings.

+ Recommends changes to ensure compliance with standards, procedures, and specifications.

+ Conferring with engineering to resolve drawing and design discrepancies.

+ Reviewing 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.

Basic Qualifications:

+ AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience OR In the absence of a HS diploma, GED or AA/AS degree, 8 years of relevant experience is required OR A Bachelor's degree in the appropriate discipline and less than 2 years of relevant experience.

+ Requires an associate degree in Mechanical Design. Approximately 7 years of design, checker and/or manufacturing experience that included the use and interpretation of engineering design drawings.

+ Computer Aided Design (CAD) modeling and drafting familiarity (NX, Creo, Solid Works, etc.)

+ Proficiency with ASME Y14.5M Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and understanding of ASME Y14.100 Engineering Drawing Practices

+ Proven capability to execute requirements of drawing and model checking

+ Solid understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals including structures, mechanisms, materials and analysis

+ Familiar with mechanical hardware manufacturing processes

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Understanding and familiarity of Collins Aerospace drafting standards as defined in the Product Definition Instructions and ASME Y14.41 Digital Product Definition Data Practices.

+ NX experience

+ Solidworks experience

+ Understanding and familiarity of the Collins Aerospace Product Definition Instructions

+ Understanding and familiarity with Collins Aerospace release levels

+ Enterprise Product Data Management (PDM) experience

+ Design for Manufacturability (DFM) experience

Necessary Competencies:

+ Demonstrated ability to work in multidisciplinary product development teams

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

+ Ability to manage multiple assignments and customers simultaneously

+ Must be able to work independently or in a team environment and work extended hours as required

+ Must be customer focused

+ Must display an unwavering commitment to high ethical standards

+ Must demonstrate high standards of professional conduct

+ Must display strong initiative in carrying out assignments

+ Must have the ability to work from home with internet service robust enough to support Mechanical Design work.

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems, or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance

+ Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

+ Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

+ Tuition reimbursement program

+ Student Loan Repayment Program

+ Life insurance and disability coverage

+ Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

+ Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

+ Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

+ Adoption Assistance

+ Autism Benefit

+ Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

+ Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

+ Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

+ Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

+ Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

+ And more!

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

+ Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)

+ Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.