CAD Designer, Maritime Production
Anduril· Manufacturing : Heavy Metal - Production
Santa Ana, CA$146k - $194kFull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Design Engineer responsible for developing CAD models and documentation to support manufacturing, production systems, and digital twins in the maritime domain, ensuring manufacturability and compliance with quality standards such as Subsafe, AS9100, and Mil-std.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 3D models using CAD software, incorporating GD&T, PMI, material specs, finish requirements, and part information.
- Apply PMI/Model-Based Definition (MBD) to 3D models to support downstream manufacturing and inspection processes.
- Generate conceptual design layouts and detailed production drawings using GD&T and performing tolerance stackup analysis.
- Create and manage Engineering Bills of Materials (EBOMs), ensuring alignment with Manufacturing Bills of Materials (MBOMs).
- Establish and configure Teamcenter/CAD BOMs and maintain PLM data integrity.
- Perform PMI validation and model checking to ensure compliance with Subsafe, AS9100, and Mil-std specifications.
- Interface with vendors and in-house fabrication/assembly teams during design and prototype builds, incorporating producibility lessons learned.
- Generate essential design documentation including assembly models & drawings, detailed part models & drawings, and manufacturing build-to packages.
- Conduct drawing package quality reviews and incorporate engineering feedback and red-line markups.
- Support configuration management at system or subsystem level.
- Work hands-on in a manufacturing environment to understand and optimize production systems.
- Design composite structures, machined components, mechanisms, fluid systems, and electromechanical assemblies.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience with detailed mechanical systems from cradle to grave, including structures, mechanisms, fluid systems, and electromechanical systems.
- Experience with 3D CAD software (e.g. Siemens NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, etc.).
- Solid understanding and application of GD&T in production drawings.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment where products are manufactured.
- Ability to manage and create large assembly models and 2D drawings.
- Ability to create workflow releases through Teamcenter Active Workspace.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Skills
Required:3D CAD modelingGD&TPMI / MBDTeamcenter / PLMVendors collaborationManufacturability
Nice to have:Kinematics and motion (preferred)
Benefits
- Top-tier benefits for full-time employees
- Equity grants included in offers
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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