Contract Design Drafter

Senior Aerospace SSP - 2980 N San Fernando Blvd, Burbank, CA 91504
SSP
Company
SSP
Vacancy title
Contract Design Drafter
Ref
30411
Location
Senior Aerospace SSP - 2980 N San Fernando Blvd, Burbank, CA 91504
Advertised salary
Target $100,000.00
Employment type
Full-time
Working pattern
Monday - Friday (8am - 5pm)
Closing date
26 September 2025
Description

Who is Senior plc?

Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 30 operating businesses in 13 countries. Senior designs manufactures, and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers worldwide in aerospace, defense, and land vehicle, and power & energy markets. The Group is split into two divisions, Aerospace and Flexonics, servicing five key sectors.

Our global values underpin what we do, and how we do it …

Safety – Integrity – Customer Focus – Respect & Trust – Accountability – Excellence

Who is SSP?

Senior Aerospace SSP specializes in designing, manufacturing, and qualifying complex ducting systems for aerospace applications. Since its humble roots in 1945, the campus has now expanded to include a 59,000 sq. ft high-volume production facility, in addition to its legacy 131,000 ft2 main buildings which accommodate over 500 employees combined. Vertically integrated with its foundry, fabrication shop, and ISO-certified engineering lab, Senior Aerospace SSP was acquired by Senior PLC in 1995 and has continued its expansion into new programs and technologies. 

Why join SSP?

Senior Aerospace SSP  is the leader in innovative design and manufacturing methods in complex aerospace systems. Joining our team will provide you with a rewarding career with a tight-knit and collaborative team. You will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary, a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, a matching 401K plan, and paid time off. Apply today for an opportunity to join our team!

If an offer of employment is made it will be contingent upon passing all of the following: Drug Test, Background Check, ITAR, and U.S. Export Compliance Screening.

What does the job involve?

Summary:

To prepare 3D models and drawings using Catia V5 R21 to R2018. Performs checking functions and can coordinate designs with both project and manufacturing engineers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following and all other duties as may be assigned. Individuals must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as listed:

  • Knowledgeable of Catia V5 as it relates to company design needs.
  • Skilled in all facets of 3D modeling in Catia V5. Should be at an “expert level in creating sketch-based solids and geometric surfacing.
  • Creates complex and simple detail, sub-assembly, and top assembly drawings.
  • Writes engineering orders and makes changes to existing drawings.
  • Creates assemblies and drawings for test procedures.
  • Knowledgeable in ACS (aircraft coordinate systems) and can design components using ACS or local coordinates.
  • Knowledge of MBD (Model Based Definition) and its applications in the aerospace engineering environment and documentation.
  • Performs weight calculations (hand or Catia V5).
  • Performs design checks of models and drawings created by other drafters.
  • Strong understanding of GD&T practices per ASME and ANSI standards.
  • Manufacturing knowledge in the machining of metallic components and sheet metal forming.
  • Creates tooling models and drawings.
  • Aids the shop, customers, and vendors in reading and interpreting company and customer drawings to facilitate manufacturing.
  • Develop assembly BOMs.
  • Experience with PLM software (Enovia) and configuration management practice preferred.
  • Performs tolerance stack-ups and interference checks as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.

Competencies: 

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes high-quality work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly; ability to multi-task; attention to detail.

Safety and Security - Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions; & use equipment and materials properly.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions and responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; & completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

 Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and/or ExperienceRequires high school or vocational school graduate with courses in Mechanical Drafting, Algebra, and Trigonometry. Three years minimum aerospace design and drafting experience required. Minimum of 10,000 hours working directly with Catia V5. Catia V5 courses are strongly desired. Manufacturing knowledge is a plus.

Must understand engineering drawings.  Must have a working knowledge of shop operations and processes to aid in clarifying drawings. Ability to analyze figures, results, or complex data to determine the logical solution to a drafting problem. To be responsible for high clerical accuracy and moderate factual dependability in assembling and presenting data.

Language Skills:  Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; must have the ability to read, comprehend, present, and write (in English) correspondence, technical documents and drawings, policies, procedures, etc.

Mathematical Skills:  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

Reasoning Ability:  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, written, and oral instructions. Ability to solve problems involving many variables in various situations.

Other Skills and Abilities:  Must be able to effectively multi-task and quickly change from task to task. Must be a detail-orientated, self-administrator able to work quickly and effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Equipment Used:  Must be proficient in operating CAD (Catia V5), and MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as email.                                      

Physical Demands:   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; do fine manipulation of the fingers; use of both hands; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to bend at the waist and squat. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Work Environment:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The job duties described above are mainly performed within an office environment and occasionally on the shop manufacturing floor, which contains various environmental conditions such as exposure to industrial machinery, dust/metallic particles, & noise. 

Personal Protective Equipment:

Safety glasses are always required while on the shop floor. Steel-toed shoes and other PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) are required if the employee must enter designated shop floor work areas.

Senior Aerospace SSP is an Equal Opportunity Female/Minority/Disabled/ Veteran Employer, pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

ITAR Compliance:

Access to our facility (and, therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/ or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. refugees, asylees or temporary residents under amnesty provisions [as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)] and properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee’s names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive technical data.