CATIA Technical Designer Level 5 – Aerospace

Technical Design 5 – Liaison (Aerospace)

Location: Everett, Renton, Auburn & Puyallup, WA (100% Onsite)

Duration: 12 Months Contract

Shift: 1st Shift (Flexible/Rotational as required)

Industry: Aerospace / Aviation Manufacturing

Job Summary

We are seeking experienced Technical Design Engineers/Technical Designers to support Aerospace Production Engineering operations across multiple Washington sites. This role will focus on resolving real-time production and fabrication issues, supporting product design updates, and collaborating with cross-functional aerospace engineering teams throughout the aircraft lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have strong aerospace design experience, hands-on CATIA modeling expertise, understanding of manufacturing processes, and the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support aerospace fabrication and production activities by resolving product and process-related issues in real time.
• Create and revise 3D models, detail drawings, assemblies, and product structures using CATIA or equivalent CAD tools.
• Implement engineering-driven model definition changes and translate engineering concepts into manufacturable designs.
• Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Stress, Supplier, and Materials teams to support aircraft programs.
• Review engineering specifications, materials/process documents, and design requirements.
• Support failure analysis and corrective/preventive action investigations for aircraft components.
• Participate in cross-functional design improvements and process optimization initiatives.
• Support deployment of tools, equipment, materials, and manufacturing processes throughout the product lifecycle.
• Work effectively within agile, fast-paced production environments while maintaining technical accuracy and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Drafting, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related discipline.
• 9 years of aerospace design and drafting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong experience with CATIA or equivalent 3D solid modeling software.
• Experience working with aerospace detail parts, assemblies, and installations.
• Understanding of metallic part machining and manufacturing processes.
• Experience supporting production engineering or manufacturing environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Integrated Visualization Tool (IVT).
• Strong problem-solving and investigative skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience working in engineering lab or testing environments.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.