Mechanical Designer 1

Job Description

Job Description

The Mechanical Designer I supports both new product development and sustainment engineering within the Satellite Communications (SATCOM) engineering organization. Working onsite and in close coordination with Engineering and Manufacturing teams, this role produces electro/mechanical designs translated into accurate sketches, layouts, and production-ready drawings. The position is execution-focused, documentation-driven, and critical to ensuring engineering intent is effectively transferred into manufacturable hardware.

YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR:

• Partner with Satellite Communications Engineering and Manufacturing to produce electro/mechanical designs represented through sketches, layouts, and detailed drawings.
• Support both new product introduction (NPI) and sustainment efforts by developing and maintaining accurate engineering documentation.
• Confer with Engineers or the Engineering Services Manager to resolve documentation ambiguities and clarify design intent.
• Create initial and developmental sketches, layouts, drawings, and assemblies using established drafting conventions and engineering standards.
• Develop and revise CAD designs in accordance with company procedures, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
• Update drawings during development or after release to support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Review completed drawings to ensure clarity, accuracy, completeness, and conformance to applicable standards and graphics practices.
• Submit drawings for review and approval by engineering leadership and downstream manufacturing teams.
• Finalize designs and release production prints to Manufacturing.
• Ensure all drawings meet reproduction standards and include all components required for complete assemblies, including accurate and complete parts lists.
• Provide design support during build, assembly, and installation to ensure hardware is built in accordance with released design documentation.
• Verify that electro/mechanical drawings effectively communicate all engineering information required for manufacturing and product specification.
• Maintain current knowledge of drafting techniques, engineering procedures, manufacturing capabilities, and applicable standards to continuously improve design output.
• Develop technical competence through job performance and formal training.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of program and business objectives.

YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE:

• Associate’s Degree in Drafting Technology or equivalent technical training OR four (4) years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD); SolidWorks experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to apply fundamentals of mechanical design, strength of materials, applied geometry, trigonometry, and technical mathematics in an electro/mechanical drafting environment.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering standards, specifications, drafting practices, and documentation control procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven problem-solving capability with high attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Solid computer proficiency and mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to operate effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage change in a fast-paced product development setting.
• Requires sustained mental focus and precision on detailed technical tasks.
• This position is 100% onsite; remote or hybrid work is not available.
• This position requires potential access to technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The successful candidate must be a “U.S. Person” as defined under ITAR and EAR. In order to be a U.S. Person for ITAR and EAR purposes, you must (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

SHAPING THE FUTURE THROUGH INNOVATION AND DISCOVERY!

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!

WHO WE ARE:

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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