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NX CAD Designer

United States, Austin · Job Posted April 11, 2026
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Job Description

The Mechanical Designer supports the design and development of complex engine components and assemblies by creating accurate, manufacturable product definitions that meet customer, program, and regulatory requirements. This role collaborates closely with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to translate technical concepts into detailed 3D models, drawings, and specifications. Utilizing expertise in CAD modeling, drafting, and product definition, the Mechanical Designer contributes to the execution of design solutions across the product lifecycle. The role emphasizes quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement, while supporting the advancement of additive manufacturing capabilities and ensuring designs meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

Job Responsibility

  • Work within defined parameters and work plans to meet day-to-day and short-term objectives of moderate complexity and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning
  • Utilize engineering and design experience or expertise to solve problems and advance the state of the art of additive manufacturing technology
  • Lead key technical initiatives with engineering ownership, project planning and on time delivery to the customer
  • Create definition of parts, modules, and assemblies in the form of 2D cross sections, 2D drawings, 3D reusable models in a linked model environment, tolerance stack-ups, change in design co- authoring and various other electronic data formats to support analysis, manufacturing, assembly, tooling, quality and inspection within expected cost, quality and schedule
  • Work with engineering and supply chain partners to determine dimensional constraints and geometric tolerances required for proper clearances and fits while maximizing manufacturing producibility
  • Ensure all interfaces between components are established and agreed upon by Engineering design teams of mating parts and engine systems
  • Save applicable models to the engine assembly then maintain and support updates
  • Continuously challenges self and team skills in functional area
  • Stay current with industry developments in one’s field of expertise
  • Work on government secured program with varying ranges of security clearance
  • Adhere to special security requirements and those pertaining to the special access environment
  • Concurrently manage multiple projects to ensure program cost, quality and schedule requirements are met
  • Participate in short and long-term team, section and/or business goals focused on continuous improvement and simplification
  • Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, needed, or required for the business

Requirements

  • Associate's degree in a drafting related field from an accredited university or college and 2+ years of experience OR 5+ years’ experience in a product definition or CAD role is required
  • Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing as it is related to individual parts and overall assemblies (ASME Y145)
  • Experience with model meshing and analysis
  • Experience in CAD working with Siemens NX/Teamcenter
  • Experience with EOSPRINT, Concept Laser WRX or other equivalent 3D Printing software
  • Familiarity with DMLM printing machines
  • Strong follow-through and self-starting nature
  • Ability to communicate clearly concisely, both orally and in writing and to follow through on commitments
  • Competency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to work well in a high-paced environment, set and meet appropriate deadlines

Nice to have

Experience with NX Surfacing/Mechanical routing a plus

What we offer

  • Medical Plans, with PPO or HDHP options
  • Dental Plans, with buy-up option
  • Vision Plan
  • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plans, with buy-up options
  • Short Term Disability, paid for by the company
  • Long Term Disability, paid for by the company
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 401k/Roth 401k
  • Voluntary Accident Plans
  • Voluntary Critical Illness Plans
  • Hospital Indemnity Plan

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